Senior Traffic Operator

WSP in the U.S.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Traffic Operator in Newark, NJ. The role involves coordinating with Port Authority staff, engineers, and law enforcement to manage traffic operations and safety during day-to-day and incident scenarios.

Responsibilities include monitoring mitigation measures, communicating with agencies, and maintaining SaabSafe logs while leveraging the TACTICS platform for traffic signal control. A strong emphasis on safety and policy compliance is expected.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in traffic operations/traffic management field.
• Background in traffic operations with related field experience.
• Past coordination with operations staff, technicians, engineers, and/or law enforcement on work assignments.
• Ability to read a map and be familiar with major highways in the NY/NJ region; familiarity with Port Authority facilities and how they connect with roadways.

Responsibilities

• Monitor traffic mitigation measures at airport terminals.
• Coordinate with PAPD and Landside Operations.
• Interact with Port Authority staff and other agencies during day-to-day operations and major incidents.
• Complete SaabSafe Module and maintain necessary logs of information.
• Oversee shift continuity and briefings between shifts personnel.
• Support incident response and learn the TACTICS platform for traffic signals.

Skills

Traffic operations

Map reading

Coordination with agencies

Stakeholder communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TACTICS platform

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Traffic Operator! This role will be based out of Newark, NJ. Candidates would be involved in projects with our Mobility Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

The EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC Traffic Operator will interact/coordinate with Port Authority staff, such as, Operations staff, Technicians, Engineers, and/or law enforcement during work assignments. The Traffic Operator will manage multiple assignments and interact with Port Authority and non-Port Authority staff while maintaining good working relationships at all times. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Your Impact

• Monitoring traffic mitigation measures put in place at various airport terminals
• Observing recurrent locations of congestion and traffic mitigation measures
• Coordinate/communicate with PAPD and Landside Operations.
• Complete SaabSafe Module and maintaining necessary logs of information
• Coordinating with other transportation agencies such as, NJ Turnpike, NJ Transit, NJ State Police, NJDOT, TRANSCOM, State and local police, fire/rescue, and media during day-to-day operations as well as during major transportation incidents, special events, emergencies, and construction projects.
• Ensuring that proper contacts are made, and protocols are followed during incidents. Overseeing shift continuity, assessments, and briefings between shift personnel.
• Evaluating impacts of roadwork information and identifying potential conflicts.
• Keeping Project/Operations Manager abreast of all matters affecting the EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC on a daily basis.
• Overseeing shift continuity, assessments, and briefings between shifts personnel
• Attending external meetings on behalf of EWR-AOC/PNEPAMT-POC.
• Monitoring construction delays, traffic patterns and identifying issues as they relate to safety and mobility.
• Working with the Port Authority Traffic Signal Group and learning the platform TACTICS which controls traffic signals at P.A. facilities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in traffic operations/ traffic management field,
• Background in traffic operations, including prior traffic operations/transportation related field experience.
• Past coordination with operations staff, technicians, engineers, and/or law enforcement on work assignments.
• Ability to read a map and be familiar with major highways in the NY/NJ region. Must be familiar with Port Authority Facilities (Airports and Marine Terminals a plus) and locate them on a map as well know how these facilities connect with other roadways.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Compensation (all locations): $29/hr - $36/hr WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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