Highway Emergency Response Operations Part-Time Dispatcher - Odessa, TX

Part-Time HERO Dispatcher

Join Serco as a Part-Time HERO Dispatcher in Odessa, Texas! Serco supports the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) by operating the free HERO patrol service program with the purpose of minimizing traffic congestion and improving highway safety by clearing damaged and disabled vehicles and debris from the travel and emergency Lanes, and providing traffic control and scene protection at incidents.

You will be part of a team that works closely with TxDOT, local law enforcement and other first responders daily. Starting pay is $20.00 / hr with overtime shifts available.

As a HERO Dispatcher, you can expect to :

• Monitor video images for the detection and verification of crashes, debris, abandoned or disabled vehicles, and hazardous or non-hazardous spills.
• Dispatch and communicate with Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) personnel via radio or telephone using standard protocol to the locations of road hazards and crashes, providing clear directions to the location and an accurate description of an incident as advised by citizens, public safety entities, or department personnel.
• Log potential and confirmed incidents, construction and maintenance closures using ITS software.
• Provide information or assistance to motorists, TxDOT personnel, or other agencies on traffic and road conditions; direct calls to appropriate personnel in traffic operations or take action as necessary.
• Perform clear and concise record keeping, logging of required information, equipment checks, data gathering, and updating of manuals and contact lists that include all pertinent information.
• Complete the initial and "on-the-job" training programs under the supervision of, and monitored by, the Training Supervisor and Program Manager.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have :

If you are interested in supporting the TxDOT mission and making the roadways safer for the travelling public, submit your application now for consideration.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.