Field Traffic Managment Technician

Description
GPI seeks a Traffic Management Field Technician in Seaford, NY, who will be responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of Traffic Management Field Operations equipment. The position has regular hours Monday through Friday excluding holidays with flexible hours between 7:00am - 7:00pm for a (9) hour shift including 1 hour meal break.
Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!
GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information visit: www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities:

• Operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of Traffic Management Field Operations equipment which includes but is not limited to portable traffic signal trailers, portable message sign trailers, camera trailers, communications trailers, flashing beacon trailers, Incident Management Response trailers and generator trailers
• Equipment inventory, readiness, deployment, and operation of the equipment which is stored at the Traffic Management warehouse located in Seaford, NY
• Deploying and retrieving Traffic Management trailers and equipment as directed
• Availability respond to emergency incidents impacting roadways both while working and during limited non-working hours, which a vehicle will be available to utilize for field visits during working hours
• On the job and paid training will be provided

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• 1 year satisfactory experience in traffic signal operation, construction, or inspection preferred
• Must be available to work overtime for special events, weather events and off-hours emergency
• Knowledge of computers in a Windows based environment including Microsoft Office
• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow oral & written instructions
• Ability to lift and move field equipment and other medium weight objects
• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time for all seasons & weather
• Ability to maintain field equipment, small gas engine and hydraulics
• Knowledge of and the ability to test low voltage wiring
• Must have a clean and valid New York State Class D driver's license
• The ability to tow and back up trailers

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds