HERO Trainee

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Trainee learns to detect, respond to, and manage congestion-causing incidents on the interstate. Duties include assisting disabled motorists, removing incident debris, observing and notifying the TMC, attending HERO certification training, and performing physically demanding roadside tasks while maintaining work zone safety and customer service.
Summary Generated by Built In
Description of Duties: Under immediate supervision, trains to detect, respond to, and manage congestion causing incidents on the metropolitan interstate system. Learns 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) of traffic flow/congestion problems. Attend training sessions in order to complete requirements for Highway Emergency Response Operator (H.E.R.O) certification.       


THIS IS AN  EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

 

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

 

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

 

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST AND SUBMIT TO A PREEMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST.

 

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

 

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: 

·         Completion of a high school diploma or GED AND valid driver's license.   

 

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

·    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:

o   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.

o   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.

o   Climbs and/or balances on vehicles, slopes, hills, roadway structures of varying heights to complete tasks in a variety of environmental conditions.

o   Walks, hikes, and/or crawls through incident sites possibly including rough terrain and obstacles to complete tasks in a variety of environmental conditions.

o   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.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in a lead/supervisory role that demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
 
  • Basic knowledge of operations in emergency services.
 
  • Work experience in or with EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, or other first    responder positions
 
  • Possesses a Commercial Drivers License.
 
  • Basic knowledge of proper radio protocol (i.e. Phonetic alphabet).
 
  • Basic knowledge of auto repair procedures and/or basic traffic control methods.  
 
  • Demonstrated ability to reason and make routine, sound decisions based on narrowly defined criteria or guidelines.
  • Ability to effectively guide or direct others at an incident scene.
 
  • Ability to manage own time effectively.
 
  • Ability to gather and organize information effectively.



                    

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED AND valid driver's license.

Requirements
Please Contact Charlette Thames, 470-620-8088, email:[email protected] or 

Please schedule a time to with me to speak.

https://workforwarriorsga.zohobookings.com/#/customer/charlettethames 

 

 




Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Pass reference and criminal background check
  • Pass physical agility test
  • Submit to pre-employment drug test
  • Ability to work in and around interstate traffic (on-site roadside work)
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment (including items up to ~75 pounds) and multiple traffic cones
  • Ability to climb/balance on vehicles and traverse rough terrain; walk, hike, or crawl at incident sites
  • Stand and sit for extended periods to maintain work zone safety
  • Exceptional customer service and professional communication skills
  • Basic reading, writing, and verbal communication competencies
  • Ability to learn and use multiple computer programs/systems
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule and adapt to change
  • Experience in a lead/supervisory role demonstrating excellent customer service skills
  • Basic knowledge of emergency services operations (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement experience)
  • Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Basic knowledge of proper radio protocol (e.g., phonetic alphabet)
  • Basic knowledge of auto repair procedures and/or traffic control methods
  • Ability to make routine sound decisions using defined guidelines and guide others at incident scenes
  • Ability to manage time effectively and organize information
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The Company
9 Employees

What We Do

Work for Warriors Georgia is a free employment-assistance program serving service members, veterans, retirees, reservists, and their families. It helps military personnel translate their experience into civilian career opportunities by providing education, personalized guidance, resume and interview assistance, employer connections, hiring events, workshops, and access to training and community resources. The program operates from Marietta, Georgia, and strengthens veterans’ careers and communities.

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