What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Operations Center Operator/Controller position at TrafficCast?
Company Description
TrafficCast International, Inc. (http://www.trafficcast.com), a division of Iteris Inc, is a leading company in digital traffic information and service provision.
Based near Madison, WI, with satellite offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Wilmington, DE, Irvine, CA, and Shanghai, China, TrafficCast is a real time traffic and mapping company providing innovative social and information-based mobile apps as well as software-as-a-service solutions to fortune 500 clients. Now covering over 880,000 miles of roadway, TrafficCast provides real-time and predictive road information derived from GPS tracking data, public sensors and reports of accidents, road works and weather. For the more granular data required by public agencies for planning and operations, TrafficCast's BlueToad is an advanced wireless device that directly computes travel times and vehicle behaviors from the detection of Bluetooth signals emanating from passing vehicles. Together these services provide navigation information for millions of drivers on a daily basis.
Job Description
Are you a reliable person who has a keen eye for detail? Like to look at maps and solve puzzles? We have just the job for you in our fast-growing company! TrafficCast International, a leader in the provision of digital traffic data, is seeking a Traffic Data Editor to support our Traffic Operations Center in Middleton, Wisconsin. Using cutting-edge technology, you'll be curating traffic incidents, looking for traffic data conflicts, and editing construction records across the US and Canada. The applicant must have a high school diploma, or equivalent, with experience using the Internet and with popular mapping applications such as Google Maps. Applicants should also have some basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office, and be able to multitask in order to monitor different traffic sources.
This entry-level position may either be full or part-time depending on Company needs and employee availability. A strong candidate will be local to the Madison/Middleton area and have experience with either IT Helpdesk or data entry and reading maps. Experience with using mapping and traffic apps in daily life is a plus. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Our team is currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, initial training for new hires will be provided either in-person on site at our office in Middleton, virtually, or a combination of both.
Please apply here: https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/iteris/Posting/View/179
Qualifications
Desired Skills:
- Strong computer skills
- Proficient use with Microsoft Windows and Office
- Proficient use of Google Chrome web browser and Google Maps
- Experience using traffic apps in daily life
- Strong communication skills, verbally and written
- Multitasking and attention to detail
- Flexible schedule, ability to work weekends
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior help desk or data entry experience is preferred
- Fluency in written Spanish a plus
Additional Information
Please apply at this link: https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/iteris/Posting/View/179
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits for full-time employees include participation in the Company’s retirement plan, bonus, medical, dental, life, LTD/STD, paid vacations/sick days/holidays, and advancement opportunities. Iteris is an equal opportunity employer.