Transportation Engineer

Business Needs Inc.

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A transportation services company based in Nashville is seeking a Transportation Technician 3. This role requires a mid-senior level technician to monitor traffic systems and manage incidents. Responsibilities include operating various traffic management systems, communicating with agencies, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. Candidates with strong customer service and dispatch experience will thrive in this position. The position is contract-based, requiring on-site work from day one.

Qualifications

High customer service experience preferred.
Experience in team environments is beneficial.
Basic computer knowledge is required.
Familiarity with MS Office and MS Outlook is necessary.
Dispatch or call center experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate traffic management systems with minimal supervision.
Monitor traffic incidents and dispatch responders accordingly.
Coordinate resources with multiple agencies for incidents.
Maintain knowledge of traffic equipment and systems.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Team collaboration

Basic computer knowledge

Operational knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook

Dispatch or call center experience

Job description

Title: TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN 3

Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Onsite from Day 1st)

Duration: initial contract will be for 30-90 days. The but is subject to extension upon good performance.

Expenses Allowed--Yes

This requisition is for a resource to work second shift:

Tuesday: 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Job Description:

Transportation Technician 3 – also called TMC Tech III - is an advanced technician position that will work indoors and on-site in a control room environment to monitor roadways and to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic. They will be tasked with managing scheduled and unscheduled traffic incidents, and dispatching responders accordingly by utilizing Intelligent Transportation Systems devices.

Duties of the position:

To perform functions with minimal supervision and to follow established procedures.
To identify the more complex issues and defer those to a supervisor.
To operate various computer-based traffic management systems to manage traffic and incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions.
To monitor roadways via traffic surveillance cameras and detection systems.
To monitor all traffic devices and computer equipment associated with the system.
To maintain advanced knowledge on the operation of all traffic equipment, computers and software associated with the traffic systems.
To become familiar with the roadways and to understand the purpose and location of traffic devices.
To communicate with multiple agencies to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel.
To perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience: