Roadside Assistance Driver

WSP
Aurora, CO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with outdoor work experience and a willingness to work irregular hours in the transportation and infrastructure domain. The role emphasizes physical stamina and flexibility in a 24/7 operational setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with outdoor work experience and a strong ability to handle physical labor in traffic environments
    — “Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures”
  • Individuals who can manage unpredictable schedules and operate vehicles for extended periods
    — “Schedule: Thursday - Monday 5:45am - 2:15pm; Off Tuesday and Wednesday”
  • Those with a background in customer service and traffic management who value safety and accountability
    — “Deliver high-quality customer service and coordinate with emergency responders”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be local to Aurora, CO, as the job is restricted to local applicants.
    — “Considering local candidates only”
  • There is potential for long-term or temporary reassignment to different locations or shifts.
    — “May be reassigned on a long term or temporary basis to another location, other shifts, or other schedules”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize prior experience in traffic control or incident response in your resume and interviews.
    — “Monitor roadway conditions and respond to incidents”
  • Highlight your ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
    — “Ability to work flexible shifts”
  • Showcase your commitment to safety procedures and customer service in your application materials.
    — “Maintain documentation and follow safety procedures”
  • Demonstrate physical readiness for tasks like lifting and carrying heavy objects.
    — “Frequently lift and carry up to 75 lbs.”
  • Include any prior experience with emergency responder coordination or roadside support.
    — “Coordinate with emergency responders”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • efficient and safe response to incidents
  • positive customer feedback
Typical background
emergency servicestransportation

Skills & requirements

Required

Roadside AssistanceTraffic ManagementIncident Response

Preferred

Customer ServiceSafety Procedures

About the role

Original posting from WSP

WSP is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week), Roadside Assistance Driver in Aurora, CO.

The Roadside Assistance (RA) Driver is responsible for actively patrolling and managing assigned areas of the E-470 roadway system to support the safety, mobility, and overall experience of the traveling public. This is a 24/7 operational role requiring flexibility and accountability.

Schedule: Thursday - Monday 5:45am - 2:15pm; Off Tuesday and Wednesday

Additional hours may be available to cover days off, vacations, business need, etc.May be reassigned on a long term or temporary basis to another location, other shifts, or other schedules, to balance manpower or meet the needs of the company.Considering local candidates only 

Expected hourly rate is: $24.29 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Monitor roadway conditions and respond to incidents 

Provide roadside support and traffic control 

Coordinate with emergency responders 

Perform roadway maintenance and debris removal 

Deliver high-quality customer service 

Maintain documentation and follow safety procedures

High School Diploma or GED 

Valid Driver’s License 

Must be at least 21 years old for vehicle operation 

Ability to work flexible shifts 

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions 

Background screening, MVR and drug screening required for all candidates upon conditional offer of employment. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: 

The essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

Perform roadway incident response and traffic management duties in active traffic environments

Operate a vehicle for extended periods

Frequently lift and carry up to 75 lbs. 

Stand, walk, bend, crouch, and perform physical tasks for extended periods 

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures

 This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Source: WSP careers

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