Safety Service Patroller Colonial Heights/Richmond, VA

About the role

AECOM is seeking experienced, creative, and highly talented Safety Service Patrol Operators across Virginia. These positions will be a direct report to the Safety Service Patrol (SSP) Supervisor and Management Team with direct public and multi-agency communications.

Responsibilities

• Incident and disruptions in traffic detection.
• Minimizing incident duration by participation of quick clearance techniques.
• Clearance of debris and/or obstructions from the roadways.
• Establishing temporary traffic control for emergency responders and providing scene assistance as needed.
• Reversible roadway and high-occupancy vehicle gate operations support to ensure safe and incident-free lane change functions (where applicable).
• Conducting pre and post-trip checks.
• Scheduling and shuttle SSP vehicles for maintenance.
• Perform routine cleaning and restock consumables in assigned vehicle.
• Provide motorist assistance services.
• Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date training and certifications.
• Other ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by the Project Management Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and or equivalent certificate (GED) or 1 year of relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to drive, using an AECOM provided vehicle, patrolling and monitoring a segment of interstate roadway in an assigned region.
• Pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; successfully complete Virginia Department of Transportation fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Possess a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record in the last 3 years, including no suspension of license or single violation that the department of motor vehicle treats as worth 6 demerits.
• Participate in monthly MVR monitoring program and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and successfully participate in the program’s mandatory random drug screening process.

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.); position requires frequent operation of vehicles.
• Position requires frequent standing/walking.
• Essential functions include: ability to lift up to 85 pounds, pull/drag a force gauge to produce 160 ft./lbs of force with a contact point of 36 inches off the ground, lift a 40-pound tool bag, perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching, occasionally work at heights less than 4ft., climb stairs, and descend/ascend vehicle steps.

Skills

• Knowledge/experience of incident management techniques.
• Radio and telecommunications experience.
• Possess or be able and willing to obtain CPR certifications.
• Basic competency in using computers such as laptops, smart pads.
• Working knowledge of basic automotive repair.
• A positive customer service attitude - both to co-workers (internal customers) and external customers.
• Geographic familiarity with regional freeway system and arterial roads.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

USD 21 - USD 21 - hourly

Schedule

Not specified.