Traffic Dispatcher

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GFT is seeking a full-time Traffic Dispatcher (Systems Operator I) for the Regional Traffic Management (TMC) Center in the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Region 3 office located in Syracuse, NY. This full-time role requires onsite regular attendance at the Syracuse, NY office.

Traffic Dispatchers are eligible for pay increases upon successful completion of each training level.

GFT is known for high-quality work, but it's our culture of excellence and strong leadership that drive our reputation for delivering award-winning, community-shaping, and innovative solutions.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Traffic Dispatcher, you will play a key role in ensuring roadway safety and mobility by monitoring traffic conditions, responding to incidents, and dispatching NYSDOT help trucks for routine and emergency situations. This role involves call-taking, real-time data entry, and the use of Microsoft applications and web-based systems to maintain accurate records, deploy messaging via VMS boards, and provide timely travel information to the public.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

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At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Onsite Syracuse, NY

Core Business Hours: 24/7/365 Operations

Shifts: Vary - days, afternoons, and overnights

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $20-$22 per hour. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location