CHAMP Roadside Motorist Patroller - District 6

About the role

AECOM is actively seeking highly motivated individuals to train and function as roadside assistance maintenance Operators supporting the Georgia Department of Transportation's CHAMP program.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor a segment of interstate roadway in an assigned region, looking for stranded motorists, roadway deficiencies, site distance problems and obstructions that may cause lane blockage.
• Professionally and courteously assist the public with circumstances that have left them stranded, such as dead batteries, running out of gas, or flat tires.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules and ordinances.
• Monitor, report and document roadway deficiencies to Dispatch or District offices.
• Works under direct supervision performing routine and repetitive duties.
• On-the-job training is received in an area of technical specialty.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and or equivalent certificate (GED) or 1 year of relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record, including no suspension of license in the last 5 years.
• Possess or be able and willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Working knowledge of basic automotive repair.
• Willingness to be on call 24/7 and respond to after-hours call outs.

Qualifications

• Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, moisture, dust, dryness, noise, and automotive-related chemicals (e.g., fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 95 pounds.
• Ability to push/drag and generate at least 66 ft./lbs. of vertical downward force pushing a force gauge set at a contact point of 21 inches off the ground.
• Ability to lift/carry vehicle wheels/tires.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching, and occasionally work with arms above shoulder level.
• Ability to perform fine motor skills.
• Ability to perform hand gripping/squeezing for hand tools and equipment (levers, jack handles, air compressor, jumper cables, etc.).
• Ability to occasionally work at heights less than 4ft.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to descend/ascend vehicle truck steps comfortably.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of operations of emergency services.
• Basic knowledge of highway maintenance activities.
• Basic knowledge in minor auto repairs and automotive preventive maintenance.
• Positive customer service attitude - both to co-workers (internal customers) and Customers.
• Demonstrated ability to reason and make good sound decisions based on narrowly defined criteria or guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage tasks in a professional manner.
• Proven ability to manage time and tasks professionally.
• Working knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Benefits

• Starting pay is $20/hr.
• Full-time CHAMP Operators will be provided with a company cell phone, radio, and a fully outfitted response vehicle.

Pay

$20 - $20 per hour.

Schedule

24/7 availability is required.