WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-time System Operator I for our Long Island City, NY office.
Be involved in projects with our Mobility Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Operate various computer-based traffic & freeway management systems to manage incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions
- Monitor roadways via CCTV surveillance cameras and detection systems
- Monitor all Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices and computer equipment associated with the system
- Skilled with the operation of all ITS equipment, computers and software associated with
a particular system
- Utilize ITS equipment for incident management and the improvement of travel
time, safety, and quality of life
- Check the accuracy and validity of the messages displayed on all Variable Message Signs (VMS)
- Enter incident information into computer using Traffic Management System (TMS)
Software
- Familiarity with the roadways and understand the purpose and location of each VMS and CCTV device
- Perform routine daily checklist of all ITS and control room equipment and troubleshoot system failures and help maintain equipment ticket database
- Use standard operating procedures to detect, dispatch, monitor and document roadway incidents
- Confer with Joint Transportation Management Center (JTMC) partners as well as adjacent NYSDOT Region TMCs to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel
- Work with contractors and consulting firms to maintain the system
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma
- Oral and written communication
- Computer/Software – including MS Office applications, spreadsheets and databases
- Public, internal and external relations (works well with internal, external and partner
groups and individuals)
- Analytical and organizational skills
All candidates must successfully pass a NYSP Criminal History Background Check
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating shift
Application Question(s):
- What is your current availability?
- Would you be available to work ALL of the three shifts listed below?
5AM - 1PM
1PM - 9PM
9PM - 5AM
Ability to Relocate:
- Long Island City, NY 11101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person