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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.

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

• 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.

• Works under direct supervision performing routine and repetitive duties.

• On-the-job training is received in an area of technical specialty.

• Patrol and monitor a segment of interstate roadway in an assigned region, looking for stranded motorist, roadway deficiencies, site distance problems and obstructions that may cause lane blockage.

• Consistently ensure quality customer service through professionalism, timely response, skill and courtesy.

• Abide by all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules and ordinances and maintain a clean driving record.

• Give automotive gas and or diesel fuel to stranded motorist when needed.

• Provide battery boost.

• Provide minor first aid to injured if needed until more advance medical personnel arrive.

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.

Work Environment/Physical requirements – Essential Functions

• 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. Work around heavy, moving, dangerous equipment; often standing/walking. The essential functions of this job include the:

• Ability to lift up to 85 pounds.

• Ability to pull/drag a force gauge to produce 160 ft./lbs of force with a contact point of 36 inches off the ground.

• Ability to lift a 40-pound tool bag.

• Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and/or crouching and occasionally work with arms above shoulder level.

• Ability to perform fine motor skills.

• Ability to perform hand gripping/squeezing for hand tools and equipment (levers, jack handles, air compressor, jumper cables etc.).

• Ability to occasionally work at heights less than 4ft.

• Ability to climb stairs.

• Ability to descend/ascend vehicle steps.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon successfully completing functional tests for each essential function identified for this position and listed above.

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 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.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

• This position does not include relocation benefits.

• This is NOT a remote position but located on the client site locations.

• Opportunities for overtime hours and pay are also available.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $19.00/hour.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10126043

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Operations & Maintenance

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Field Services LLC