General Information
Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division
Transportation Systems Management
47th Terrace East, Bradenton, Florida 34203
Monday – Friday, 7am-4pm
Pay Grade: G
This classification will be responsible for effectively and efficiently responding to all incident and operational needs that occur within the Traffic Management Center (TMC). This position requires a thorough understanding of the various system tools and operational procedures utilized within the TMC. This position also requires flexible work hours, rotating shifts, and on-call support work to meet the demands of the TMC operation.
Working Conditions
Indoor/outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Job Description
Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
The TMC Operators are responsible for monitoring of the TMC coverage area's roadway traffic, incidents and special events and reporting real time traffic status through a variety of media outlets to the traveling public.
Monitoring traffic status (by CCTV cameras and by GUI display/detector data), scheduled events, active events, etc.
Coordinating with other operations staff with regards to external agency communications and general control room coordination, and other control room staff from other agencies to obtain a full understanding of all control room activity status.
Inform Emergency Services of Traffic Events – The TMC Operators will assist the Traffic System Engineer by informing all Emergency Services of traffic events in the geographical coverage area of the TMC. These events vary in their scope and the methods on how the operator responds, notifying FHP, local police, fire and EMS services. The operators are responsible for ascertaining the level of response needed and contacting the appropriate services using the telephone numbers supplied to them.
Taking information received from traffic monitoring activities, public safety agency scanners, or email alerts, and field devices, and packaging that information for dissemination.
Assist with report data collection to include monthly reports, travel speed and travel time reports, incident reports and any other reports that are requested.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate/equivalent.
Level I, IMSA and/or ATSSA Signal Certification(s) within one (1) year of hire date.
Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
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Technical experience in the areas of traffic, communications, computers, or electronics desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge/familiarity with electrical systems.
Knowledge of the operation of hand and power tools required in assigned work.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to become familiar with state and local regulations and the manual on traffic signal installations as required by assigned work.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, supervisor and outside agencies.
Ability to perform manual tasks as required for area of assignment.
Skill in basic computer operations such as spreadsheets and word processors is required.