COURTESY PATROL OPERATOR - Sheriff's Office

Summary Assists motorists with disabled vehicles and observes/notifies Transportation Management Center (TMC) of traffic flow/congestion problems on assigned routes. Independently patrols assigned route and accompanies others, as partners or to assist in orientation/training, to detect, respond to, and initiate clearance procedures for congestion causing incidents and maintains a consistent flow of traffic at incident location. Work requires extensive contact with law enforcement officials and the public. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, unusual issues are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responds to accidents/incidents on the highway systems and assists in analyzing the situation and determining a plan of action for removing the incident.
• Communicates appropriately (phonetic alphabet, 10-codes) and uses radio communication equipment.
• Assists motorists with disabled vehicles on the highway systems and removes vehicles or motorists from the roadway if necessary.
• Operates and maintains the incident response vehicle in accordance with preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) policies and procedures.
• Observes traffic control devices and traffic flow conditions while patrolling and reports major problems.
• Ensures that all courtesy, ethical and safety regulations/requirements are met so that all employees and the public are provided as a safe working environment as possible.
• Moves/picks up litter and roadway debris, as required to assure a safe thoroughfare.
• Assists in sanding bridges and roads, posting warning signs, helping the public, and performing other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous materials spills.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive repair, roadway maintenance and construction, highway emergency response patrol activities or traffic control activities preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, Class C or above.
• Technical training in transportation management, traffic or incident management, engineering, highway construction, or automobile repair preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements This position is an outdoor assignment requiring that the incumbent drive and work in inclement weather or adverse conditions to include, but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, wind, and extreme temperatures in day or night conditions. Operators must be able to engage in physical activity to include performing limited automotive service; dispensing fuel to stranded vehicles; changing tires; using both hand and power tools including vehicle jacks, wrenches, and air or electric tools; moving limited debris; and placing, setting, moving, and lifting traffic cones. Lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, walking, squatting, crawling, working on knees, and working in cramped or low clearance places are typical activities for this position. The operator will work on or beside major highways carrying high speed and/or high volumes of traffic. Incumbents must drive a full size pick-up truck. This position requires that the individual be able to perform all of the required duties of the position without restriction. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, evenings and nights.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License, Class C or above?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience in automotive repair, roadway maintenance and construction, highway emergency response patrol activities or traffic control activities? (Preferred)

• Yes
• No
• Required Question