Highway Emergency Response Operator
Georgia Department of Transportation - Atlanta, GA
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Committed to comprehend, learn and perform various emergency response procedures used to assist motorists with disabled vehicles, remove congestion causing incidents from the metropolitan interstate system, and observe/notify Transportation Management Center (TMC).Must be able to work in and around interstate traffic.Must be able to perform the following physical attributes:Lifts and carries job related equipment and material including but not limited to roadway, accident, and vehicle debris in a variety of environmental and physically demanding conditions.Lifts and carries job related equipment and materials including but not limited to a hydraulic jack (weighing 75 pounds),truck tires, oil adsorbent, and multiple traffic cones, in a variety of environmental and physical demanding conditions.Climbs and/or balances on vehicles, slopes, hills, roadway structures of varying heights to complete tasks in a variety of environmental conditions.Walks, hikes, and/or crawls through incident sites possibly including rough terrain and obstacles to complete tasks in a variety of environmental conditions.Stands and sits for extended periods of time to maintain work zone safety.Must be able to demonstrate exceptional customer service experience.Demonstrated competencies in basic reading and writing; receiving and responding to verbal communications in an appropriate manner.Demonstrated ability to learn multiple computer programs/systems.Demonstrated competencies in working and communicating with supervisors and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner maintaining composure in stressful situations.Displays a high level of commitment toward work and a high standard of ethical conduct.Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to change.Displays a professional imageENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:· Completion of a high school diploma or GED AND valid driver's license.
Created: 2025-09-18