Field Technician

TransCore•Cheswick, PA

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About The Position

TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Field Technician in the Cheswick, Pennsylvania area. The role provides toll system maintenance for the PA Turnpike Commission, including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting and repair of tolling equipment and related electronics. A company vehicle is provided, with restricted personal use permitted during non-work hours, as well as a company-provided cell phone. The position operates on a 24/7 rotating swing schedule and requires driving, adherence to safety procedures, and work in outdoor and other challenging environments.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a clean driving record.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to diagnose system problems using a volt meter.
Ability to follow mandated safety procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Fundamental electrical and mechanical knowledge.
High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree in electronics/electronic engineering, equivalent military training or experience, or relevant work experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to maneuver in tight spaces underground and above ground via bucket truck.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regular lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting or moving up to 100 pounds, and occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds.
Ability to drive, which is a key requirement of the position.

Nice To Haves

Basic electrical, electronics, or mechanical experience.
Applicable knowledge of toll systems.

Responsibilities

Perform toll system maintenance for the PA Turnpike Commission.
Carry out preventive maintenance and troubleshoot and repair toll system equipment, including in-lane load cells, loop detectors, lane controllers/LPUs, servers and PC hardware, automatic multi-mode machines, thermal printers, power supplies, video surveillance equipment, network components, and miscellaneous electronics.
Follow mandated safety procedures.
Communicate effectively with customers.