About this opportunity
U.S. Facilities, Inc. lists this Safety Service Patroller - VDOT TOC SSP 036 - SSPA01 opportunity in salem, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Safety Service PatrollerU.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management and infrastructure support services organization, is seeking a candidate for our Safety Service Patroller position in Salem, VA. Safety Service Patrollers (SSP) provide safe, quick clearance of incidents that affect traffic, including disabled vehicles. The primary purpose of the SSP is to ensure the roadways are free of obstructions and safe for the traveling public. To ensure safety, SSP wear highly visible, reflective uniforms and drive specially marked vehicles when assisting motorists and emergency responders. Upon successful completion of classroom and field training, the SSP will be certified to operate a fully equipped Safety Service Vehicle.Essential DutiesMonitors the safety of roadways (vehicle crashes, disabled/abandoned vehicles, debris, and lane-closing events, signal malfunctions, and general incident/congestion)Provides roadside assistance to stranded motorists (including changing tires, giving battery jumps, providing fuel, removing debris from the travel lanes, etc.)Works closely with other first responders at highway incidents by providing incident response, on-scene traffic control and basic first aid.Communicates with Traffic Operations Center (TOC) staff with regard to disabled vehicles, abandoned vehicles, debris, and lane-closing events and coordinates operationsThe following physical demands are frequently required as part of the role:Ascend/descend steps and stairsBalancing activities that require body equilibriumStooping and bending activities that include bending downward and forwardWalking, standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, squattingDriving a truck approximately 200mi/daySeeing (including field of vision, distance close to eye)Hand movement including: holding, finger dexterity and graspingHearingLifting 50 plus lbs.Pulling/Pushing/Reaching/using upper body force to drag, haul, move and/or guide objects and extending both arms in any directionRepetitive motionsWorking with machine operations, oscillating equipment, small partsWorking in an outside environment (cold-hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, including rain and snow, light/daytime-dark/nighttime)Working around hazards (traffic)May be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth above to address business needs and changing business practices.QualificationsHigh school diploma (equivalent)Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job as outlined aboveStrong command on the English language and ability to communicate both in writing and verbally; Bilingualism in Spanish is an assetMust have a general working knowledge of vehicle maintenanceBasic computer skillsAbility to work various shifts including morning, evening, overnight, weekends and holidays in a variety of weather conditionsAbility to work diligently in a noisy environmentUse of personal protective equipmentU.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities
Worksite address
salem, VA, 24153, US
Who can apply
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