Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Technician

City of Wilmington•Traffic Engineering- 206 Operations Center Drive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilmington is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician to join a skilled team. This role involves working with advanced traffic signals, cameras, communication systems, and intelligent transportation technology. The purpose of this position is to act as a crew member during the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of jointly owned (City & NCDOT) ITS infrastructure, including Traffic Signals, Closed Circuit Television, Motorist Information, Communications Systems, and Ornamental Street Lights. Responsibilities include performing the installation, testing, and debugging of electronic equipment; repairing and replacing ITS devices; reading blueprints and schematics; and adhering to proper safety procedures. This position requires a high level of coordination with multiple internal and external parties, including NCDOT, Utility Companies, and Contractors. Additional duties involve using inventory control systems, updating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets, maintaining and scheduling vehicle and electronic device maintenance, and performing subsurface utility locating functions.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Applied Science of Electrical/Electronics, Electronics Engineering, and/or Instrumentation or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience installing, inspecting, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic equipment and machinery for an industrial or public service agency.
OR High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience installing, inspecting, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic equipment and machinery for an industrial or public service agency.
Valid driver's license
Possession of or the ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification within 6 months.
Driving and background check is required for the selected candidate.
Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen.

Responsibilities

Maintains ITS infrastructure at the field level by troubleshooting and restoring operation to devices, testing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, installing and maintaining communication systems.
Ensures work zone traffic control procedures are performed under state and federal guidelines to maximize transportation system efficiency.
Provides emergency response by troubleshooting and repairing systems, providing field level support during natural disasters, and coordinating with emergency responders to ensure safe travel conditions.
Maintains street lighting systems by providing field level maintenance and evaluating schematics for new street light circuits to improve safety and aesthetics along the roadways.
Performs subsurface utility locating with specialized equipment to increase reliability of ITS Infrastructure by eliminating/reducing unnecessary utility cuts and to ensure work is performed under state and federal guidelines.
Evaluates changing needs of traffic system by interpreting and evaluating signal plans, inspecting contractor and transportation projects, and updating or modifying field equipment per traffic engineer's specifications.
Serves as Standby Technician responsible for responding to all emergency calls from 911, WPD and/or Wilmington fire, evaluating and resolving traffic emergency issues after normal working hours.
Determines when additional personnel are required to perform the task in an acceptable time frame.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits