CHAMP Roadside Motorist Patroller - District 3

Requirements

• Five (5) years of driving experience.
• Experience in working in roadway traffic environment
• A positive customer service attitude - both to co-workers (internal customers) and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of operations of emergency services.
• Basic knowledge of highway maintenance activities.
• Basic knowledge in minor auto repairs and automotive preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and manage own time.
• Demonstrated ability to reason and make good sound decisions based on narrowly defined criteria or guidelines.
• Ability to guide or direct others at incident scenes.
• Ability to gather and disseminate information effectively.
• Working knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Demonstrated professional maturity.
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Benefits

Additional Information

AECOM is actively seeking highly motivated individuals for the CHAMP (Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program) in District 3. Starting Pay is $18hr. District 3 covers the following areas: Thomaston, Columbus, Perry, Macon, & Lagrange, serving 31 counties within the West Central Georgia region. Georgia DOT's complimentary roadside assistance and maintenance service known as CHAMP (Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program) is available to motorists traveling through the region. CHAMP Operators 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, among other duties. These dynamic roles are ideal for individuals with solid mechanical and/or automotive repair skills, a background in long- or short-term driving, public Safety, public Works and or ex-military. Full-time CHAMP Operators will be provided with a company cell phone, radio, and a fully outfitted response vehicle while working on this program. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Patrol and monitor a segment of interstate roadways in an assigned region, looking for stranded motorists, roadway deficiencies, site distance problems and obstructions that may cause lane blockage. Requires strong communication skills for use with dispatch radio. Provide strong customer service (no tips or gratuity can be accepted). Professionally and courteously assist the public with circumstances that have left them stranded, such as dead batteries, running out of gas, or flat tires. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws, rules and ordinances. Monitor, report and document roadway deficiencies to Dispatch or District offices. 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. Possess a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record, including no suspension of license in the last 5 years. Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security and motor vehicle background checks. 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. Possess or be able and willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications. Working knowledge of basic automotive repair. Willingness to be on call 24/7 and respond to after-hours call outs. Position will include wearing associated personal protective equipment. 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 95 pounds. Ability to push/drag and generate at least 66 ft./lbs. of vertical downward force pushing a force gauge set at a contact point of 21 inches off the ground. Ability to lift/carry vehicle wheels/tires. 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 truck steps comfortably. Please note: This position is contingent upon successfully completing functional tests for each essential function identified for this position.

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