02750 - Electronic Tech Sr ITS

Virginia Department of Transportation•Manassas, VA

About The Position

Ensure VDOT Traffic Management Center ITS equipment is properly maintained by in-house staff and maintenance contractors. The role performs diagnosis, repair, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of specialized electronic, electrical, and traffic-control equipment in traffic management systems for assigned areas. It also performs emergency repairs and supports facility structural, operational, and equipment replacement needs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, while maintaining customer safety and compliance with established safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, and ITS equipment operational standards. Assigned equipment must be returned to operational status within predetermined time frames using available resources. The position monitors and inspects contractor work, performs testing and final system evaluations, maintains records and reports, provides staff instruction and training, and responds to off-duty emergencies and equipment failures. It performs routine, first-response, and emergency maintenance; troubleshoots at the system, unit, board, and component levels; manages spare equipment and inventory; enters time and maintenance data; completes work orders; and develops and performs system software database backups to support recovery after system failures or disasters. The position also maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and test equipment and assists shop staff with bench repairs and parts procurement information.

Requirements

Ability to communicate technical information effectively orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
Ability to oversee others’ work and plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and test equipment to maintain traffic signals.
Experience applying federal and state regulations and standards related to traffic control devices.
Experience in traffic signal maintenance and operations, including work with a variety of traffic control devices.
Thorough knowledge of traffic management systems, including timing plans, graphic design, and computer use.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to coordinate and work with others; communicate with internal and external customers; and manage time and problem-solving effectively.
Ability to develop and maintain Excel and data access spreadsheets and programs.
Ability to modify and fabricate electronic equipment and read and interpret electronic schematics and manuals.
Ability to operate a bucket truck and perform physical labor.
Ability to troubleshoot at system, unit, board, and component levels.
Ability to use electronic diagnostic tools and equipment, as well as hand and power tools.
Considerable electronics knowledge and experience, including troubleshooting, circuit analysis, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of fiber-optics equipment and IP networks.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state rules and standards, department policies and procedures, and standards related to traffic signals, pedestrian signals, and electronic and ITS equipment.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic applications.
Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal and detection equipment, CCTV, RFID, microprocessors, servers, video cameras, imaging equipment, and intercom systems.
Thorough knowledge of electronic and ITS maintenance equipment and operations and how such equipment supports traffic management systems.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Electronics Technology or a related field.
Ability to enter and maintain work orders in automated systems.
IMSA Traffic Signal Level I.
Skill in entering work orders in IMMS.

Responsibilities

Monitor and inspect contractor work; perform visual and electronic testing and final system evaluation after contractor maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
Prepare routine and technical reports, logs, and documentation; report deficiencies to a supervisor.
Instruct and train staff on proper use and operation of technical equipment and safety.
Respond during off-duty hours to emergencies, equipment failures, backup support needs, and inclement weather.
Assist the Contract Administrator in tracking inspection and contractor work records; provide accomplishment and activity reports to a supervisor and prepare weekly and/or daily reports.
Monitor maintenance activities in the assigned area and perform responsive maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting at system, unit, board, and component levels.
Perform routine operations and equipment verifications; provide first-response diagnostics and same-day repairs when parts are available; respond to emergency call-outs during scheduled call-out assignments.
Maintain spare units and replacement parts; return defective equipment to the shop within 24 hours with a repair ticket attached; track equipment using a PDA/barcode scanner inventory system.
Assist shop staff with bench repairs and gather information needed to purchase parts or spare equipment.
Maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and test equipment and prevent loss or damage due to negligence or misuse.
Enter time and data into financial tracking and maintenance systems; maintain testing, troubleshooting, and repair documentation and provide required checklists or reports.
Perform work orders according to priority status.
Develop and update instruction manuals and provide staff training as needed.
Develop schedules and perform system software database backups for facility systems to support recovery from system failures and disaster incidents.
Diagnose, repair, fabricate, install, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on specialized electronic, electrical, and traffic-control equipment.
Perform emergency repairs and support facility structural, operational, and equipment replacement needs while ensuring safety and compliance with standards and policies.