Job Information
Colorado Department Of Transportation Eisenhower Tunnel Control Room Dispatcher/Operator in Dillon, Colorado
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
ABOUT CDOT Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
CDOT FOR ALL CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Description of Job The Colorado Department of Transportation has one opening for a Control Room Dispatcher/Operator at the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel located in Dillon, CO. This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to Tunnel maintenance operations in order to maintain safe travel. This position implements professional standards in communication in answering inquiries from tunnel employees and outside agencies regarding departmental procedures and road conditions. This position monitors cameras, fans, power systems, specialized systems (e.g. Fixed Fire Suppression System), evaluates the situation, and then dispatches CDOT employees and/or notifies outside agencies as each situation warrants. This position also completes data entry and tracks various information and documents in a variety of computer systems.
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Utilize CDOT policies and procedures to support the safety and maintenance operations of CDOT personnel and the traveling public. Constantly monitor over 140 camera screens and continuous flow metering devices; monitor and operate the power control board, tunnel fans, and fixed fire suppression system. Monitor cameras for over-height vehicles, extra wide/long loads, and for vehicles carrying hazardous materials (HazMat). Process HazMat vehicles when US Highway 6 is closed. Maintain accurate records of all events that occur in or around the tunnel, as well as hourly record keeping of tunnel data. Collect, evaluate, collate, and create reports of tracked data. Operate various devices such as VMS boards, Icy Road Control and Chain Law in Effect signs, open/close runaway truck ramps, and activate the appropriate chain down stations. Communicate efficiently and effectively via radio and telephone to maintain effective operation of tunnel activities. Remain calm at all times and dispatch qualified CDOT personnel and/or local agencies for emergency situations. Maintain safety consciousness and situational awareness, especially in regards to the traffic in and around the tunnel. Receive and relay emergency information, inquiries and/or questions from CDOT employees, the traveling public, and constituents to proper authorit es or entities and provides answers when appropriate. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with CDOT personnel and external stakeholders, such as law enforcement, Colorado State Patrol, fire and emergency medical services, municipalities, counties, and other state agencies. Other job duties as assigned.
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