Radio Operator

Salary: $27.04 - $32.47 Hourly

Location : 100 - Berea, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: ADM-12-26

Department: Radio Room

Opening Date: 02/04/2026

Closing Date: 4/20/2026 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 $27.04 per hour. Step increases up to the current maximum rate of $32.47.

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

Job 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 Services Manager.

Maintain comprehensive radio logs and prepare necessary reports.

Report communication and toll equipment breakdowns to the Commission's personnel or maintenance contractor.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Safety Operations Supervisor and/or the Safety Services Manager.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

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.

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 the highest level of importance.

Work involves sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Supplemental Information

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. The current opening is Thursday through Monday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am with Tuesday and Wednesday off.

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.