Safety Service Patroller Colonial Heights/Richmond, VA

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Job Description

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. The hourly rate for this position is $19.00/hour.

About this Opportunity

Virginia’s DOT Safety Service Patroller’s play a key critical role in safeguarding motorists traveling the interstates by ensuring roadways are clear of debris, reporting highway maintenance issues and assisting stranded motorists. Our SSP program operates 7 days a week, 365 days per year, serving a critical role in the delivery of safety and mobility to the motoring public.

As this is a 24/7/365 operation center, schedules are dictated by operational need and stated in advance and will include on call duties.  Schedules may vary and individuals selected will be required to successfully complete certification training.

The responsibilities of the SSP include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing temporary traffic control for emergency responders and providing scene assistance.
• Detecting incidents and disruptions in traffic.
• Clearing obstructions and debris from the roadway.

The Safety Service Patrol also offers help to individual motorists, including:

• Tire change assistance.
• Fuel to get to the nearest gas station.
• Jump starts.
• Water for overheating radiators.
• Phone access to call tow / recovery services.
• Directions.

To ensure safety, Safety Service Patrol operators are provided with special highly visible, reflective uniforms and drive specially marked vehicles.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and or equivalent certificate (GED) or 1 year of relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Be a 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. 
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; must also 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.
• Employees must also participate in monthly MVR monitoring program and maintain a satisfactory driving record as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and successfully participate in the program’s mandatory random drug screening process.
• 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, lifting of less than 25 pounds, and work around heavy, moving, dangerous equipment; often standing/walking, repetitive bending & stooping, lifting of 25-75 pounds, working with arms above shoulder level, and power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.); occasional work at heights, and work on electrical circuits; rare lifting of greater than 75 pounds, and stair climbing. 
• Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of driving experience.
• Prior Safety Service Patrol Operator experience.
• Knowledge/experience of incident management techniques.
• Radio and telecommunications experience.
• Possess or be