This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-time System Operator I Trainee for our Long Island City, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Mobility Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Operate various computer-based traffic & freeway management systems to manage incidents on roadways and improve traffic conditions

• Monitor roadways via CCTV surveillance cameras and detection systems

• Monitor all ITS devices and computer equipment associated with the system

• Be skilled with the operation of all Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment, computers and software associated with a particular system

• Utilize ITS equipment for incident management and the improvement of travel time, safety, and quality of life

• Check the accuracy and validity of the messages displayed on all VMS

• Enter incident information into computer using Traffic Management System (TMS) software

• Familiarity with the roadways and understand the purpose and location of each ITS device (i.e., VMS, CCTV)

• Perform routine daily checklist of all ITS and control room equipment, troubleshoot system failures and help maintain equipment ticket database

• Use standard operating procedures to detect, dispatch, monitor and document roadway incidents

• Confer with Joint Transportation Management Center (JTMC) partners as well as adjacent NYSDOT

• Region TMCs to coordinate resources for incidents that may affect regional travel

• Work with contractors and consulting firms to maintain the system

• Good communication, writing, and computer skills

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma

• Oral and written communication

• Computer/Software – including MS Office applications, spreadsheets and databases

• Public, internal and external relations (works well with internal, external and partner groups and individuals)

• Analytical and organizational skills

All candidates must successfully pass a NYSP Criminal History Background Check.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $33,200 - $54,780

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.