Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is hiring: Radio Oper...
Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission - Berea, OH, United States, 44017
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Overview
Salary : $54,620.80 - $65,582.40 Annually
Location : 100 - Berea, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ADM-11-25
Department: Safety Services
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Ohio Turnpike is seeking an experienced Radio Operator at our Administration Building. If you want to accelerate your career growth, you need to stop thinking about today. Instead, think year one and beyond. Bring your talents and goals to one of Northern Ohio's vital resources and join the future of transportation.
If you are interested, here's what we can offer you:
The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Unusual Working Conditions
•Shifts may be modified to cover radio operators who are on leave.
•Subjected to stressful situations (i.e. first responder for vehicular accidents, personal injuries/illnesses, unusual incidents, etc.).
•High regard for attention to detail.
•Security and confidentiality of data files is of highest level of importance.
•Work involves sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Equipment Unique to this Position
•Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS)- OTIC
•Toll Plaza intercom communication system
•Computer-based dispatch console system
•Computer-based applications for generating logs, reports
•Computer-based card access/door entry system
•Computer-based communication system for portable changeable message boards (PCMB)
•VoIP telephone system
•Computer-based video monitoring system
•Computer-based weather monitoring system
•Remote alarm monitoring system
•Turnpike-wide camera system
Work Locations and Hours of Work
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission Administration Building, 682 Prospect Street, Berea, OH, 44017. Shifts may vary based on a 24-hour day/7 day a week work schedule. Must be flexible and able to work modified shifts / overtime as necessary pursuant to operational need. Shifts are bid annually based on Seniority.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Location : 100 - Berea, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: ADM-11-25
Department: Safety Services
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Ohio Turnpike is seeking an experienced Radio Operator at our Administration Building. If you want to accelerate your career growth, you need to stop thinking about today. Instead, think year one and beyond. Bring your talents and goals to one of Northern Ohio's vital resources and join the future of transportation.
If you are interested, here's what we can offer you:
- Starting rate of pay is $26.26 per hour. Annual step increases up to a current maximum rate of $31.53.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits with employee contributions
- Company paid Life, Optional Life, AD&D, and Supplemental Insurance offered
- Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan participation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Free Parking
- Direct Deposit
The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Examples of Duties
- Radio Operators operate computer-based dispatch and associated communication and data entry equipment according to programed instruction and routine.
- Coordinate emergency response effort with Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), OTIC maintenance facilities, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Departments (FD), Disabled Vehicle Services (DVS) upon reports of a vehicular accidents, personal injuries / illnesses, unusual incidents, etc.
- Inform Commission staff of all unusual emergency situations and/or incidents within the prescribed notification system set forth by the Safety Manager.
- Maintain comprehensive radio logs and prepare necessary reports.
- Report communication and toll equipment breakdowns to the Commission's personnel or maintenance contractor.
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Operation Supervisor and/or the Safety Services Manager.
Typical Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED. Valid Class "D" Driver's License.
- Working knowledge and/or experience with computer-based communication and data entry equipment; changeable message signs and video surveillance systems is preferred.
- Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) experience preferred, but not required.
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm with a high level of accuracy.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS-Word and MS-Excel.
- Must have a clear speaking voice.
- Must be able to retain radio traffic codes and protocols.
- Proficient in reading, writing with the English language.
- Able to work with little or no supervision.
- Willingness to work modified shifts.
Supplemental Information
Unusual Working Conditions
•Shifts may be modified to cover radio operators who are on leave.
•Subjected to stressful situations (i.e. first responder for vehicular accidents, personal injuries/illnesses, unusual incidents, etc.).
•High regard for attention to detail.
•Security and confidentiality of data files is of highest level of importance.
•Work involves sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Equipment Unique to this Position
•Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS)- OTIC
•Toll Plaza intercom communication system
•Computer-based dispatch console system
•Computer-based applications for generating logs, reports
•Computer-based card access/door entry system
•Computer-based communication system for portable changeable message boards (PCMB)
•VoIP telephone system
•Computer-based video monitoring system
•Computer-based weather monitoring system
•Remote alarm monitoring system
•Turnpike-wide camera system
Work Locations and Hours of Work
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission Administration Building, 682 Prospect Street, Berea, OH, 44017. Shifts may vary based on a 24-hour day/7 day a week work schedule. Must be flexible and able to work modified shifts / overtime as necessary pursuant to operational need. Shifts are bid annually based on Seniority.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.