[Hiring] Express Lane Operator @Iteris

Role Description

Iteris is seeking an Express Lane Operator who identifies, communicates, and documents roadway and tolling system events occurring within the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Express Lane (EL) Network. The Express Lane Operator is also responsible for monitoring and recommending changes to toll rates and/or sign messaging based on current traffic conditions and roadway incidents.

This position requires working closely with multiple agency and consultant staff from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Caltrans District 4 Transportation Management Center, toll system developer, TransCore, and MTC’s toll advisor.

What you will be doing:

• Respond to, communicate, and document roadway incidents occurring within MTC’s Express Lane Roadway Network
• Identify, communicate, and document Toll Collection System (TCS) issues and failures
• Monitor and evaluate MTC’s Dynamic Pricing Algorithm, and recommend changes to toll prices based on current traffic conditions
• Coordinate with agency and consultant staff on incident response and issue resolution
• Perform ad-hoc and scheduled operational and system audits
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Prepare and send the shift report
• Provide after hours and emergency system performance support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher (preferred)
• Experience working in a team environment
• Previous transportation management experience is a plus, but is not required
• Required to work weekends and will be utilized as needed for weekday operations
• Commitment to outstanding client relations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive computing and Microsoft Office experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong work ethic
• Interest in Bay Area transportation and regional government
• Flexibility and time management

Requirements

• Iteris anticipates paying an hourly rate of $41.37 for this role

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Generous Paid-Time-Off [PTO] benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program