Electronics Specialist II (Metro Denver)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Specialist II works in CDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Field Operations Unit, which installs, operates, maintains, and repairs statewide communications and ITS systems. The position inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and documents fiber-optic and ITS assets and supports regional teams with the installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber, broadband, cellular equipment, and other communications systems. It also performs technical work on electronic and electromechanical systems and communications equipment, using specialized test equipment, tools, and materials. Assets supported include roadside intelligent transportation devices, tunnel control systems, cameras, variable message and speed-limit boards, weather systems, data collection devices, communications equipment, and network infrastructure. The role works with statewide and regional traffic and ITS teams, conducts field inspections and acceptance reviews, and coordinates with project managers, engineers, supervisors, work leads, and contractors. Work is primarily scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional swing or night shifts, overnight travel, and on-call responsibilities. The position requires work outdoors in hot and cold weather, near heavy traffic and on varied terrain, and operation of CDOT vehicles.

Requirements

At least two years of technical experience repairing, maintaining, installing, or modifying electronic, electromechanical, or communications equipment and devices; relevant education and experience may be combined to meet the two-year requirement.
Qualifying equipment experience must primarily involve one or more of the following: wireless or microwave systems, hard-wired systems, fiber-optic telecommunications, electronics, closed-circuit or detection video cameras, radios, programmable controllers, modems, switching equipment, or Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Required experience must include work with computers and information technology.
Education from an accredited college or university in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, communications technology, information technology, or a related field may be considered toward the education-and-experience requirement.
Possess a current, valid regular driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air-brake restrictions within 120 days of hire; CDOT provides CDL training.
Pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records, education, and driving records checks.
Be a Colorado state resident.
Work primarily 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; occasionally work swing or night shifts and be on call.
Travel overnight within Colorado and travel to meetings and training as needed.
Work in hot and cold weather, near heavy traffic, and on variable terrain; operate CDOT vehicles.
Submit a complete application and supplemental questionnaire by the announcement closing date; provide transcripts if using education to qualify.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success performing duties similar to those described for the position.
State service experience related to the duties of the position.
High work and personal ethics and integrity.
Comprehensive knowledge of digital and analog electronic theory, telecommunications, and computer wireless networks.
Experience installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electronic systems and equipment.
Experience with fiber-optic and wireless transceivers, transmitters, receivers, and repeaters.
Knowledge of electronics and control programming.
Ability to adapt to changing tools, materials, and technology.
Familiarity with electrical work.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Ability to collaborate and build relationships.
Initiative in solving problems in innovative ways.
Flexibility and adaptability when conditions change or unexpected obstacles arise.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to safety.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Gmail, and Google applications, and ability to learn other software systems quickly.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and document fiber-optic and ITS assets.
Support installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber, broadband, cellular equipment, and other communications systems.
Test, power-cycle, repair, and maintain ITS devices and equipment, including cameras, weather sensors, variable message and speed-limit boards, sidefire radars, and traffic-recording devices.
Perform scheduled maintenance such as calibrating equipment, cleaning camera lenses and pull boxes, and checking fiber laterals for damage.
Troubleshoot and repair fiber connections, switches, backbone and lateral paths, and communications equipment such as modems, radios, and network gear.
Trace power infrastructure, including pedestals, meters, and transformers, to identify equipment power issues and escalate issues to ITS electricians as needed.
Test and splice fiber under the direction of a supervisor or work lead.
Use test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and utility-locating equipment to troubleshoot and repair electronic, electromechanical, and communications equipment and locate power or communications lines.
Work around and near live electric, gas, water, and other utility lines.
Install, modify, or test new ITS electronic, electromechanical, fiber-optic, and communications equipment or systems, including testing and acceptance of contractor-installed systems.
Conduct field reviews of completed projects before assets are accepted into the ITS system; coordinate punch lists with contractors and project managers or engineers and verify completion.
Plan, schedule, and implement traffic-control plans for roadside maintenance activities.
Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment, including pre- and post-trip inspections, routine vehicle care, washing, and tool calibration.
Prepare and maintain requested records and documents, including timesheets, work orders, procurement documents, test results, leave requests, trip logs, site acceptance forms, data collection, and safety documentation.
Respond to on-call work involving ITS regulatory signs and signals.
Perform other duties as assigned.