Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Support Technician

State of Oregon•Bend, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Traffic Systems Technician 3 – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Support Technician Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations – Maintenance & Operations Branch Traffic Systems Services Unit (TSSU) Bend The role: Do you have an electrical license? Do you have experience maintaining, testing and repairing electronic equipment? If so, then this might be the job for you! Join our team as an ITS support technician in Bend! In this role, you will repair and maintain a large inventory of varied technologies deployed along the roadside that reinforces ODOT’s intelligent transportation system. You will also work directly with traffic and design engineers in solving problems found during design while also aiding in construction efforts. Apply today! Check out this video of an ITS Technician in action to learn more about this role! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Troubleshoot and repair a variety of technical equipment and systems including traffic signaling and warning systems, variable message signs, weather data collection systems and video systems. Respond to system outages and perform or coordinate determined repairs to restore services. Perform remote diagnostic testing analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Work with engineering team to resolve technical problems and performance. Verify that project construction is acceptable and that the components function properly. Research and review new products and technology. Represent the work unit by planning, coordinating and issue resolution processes with internal and external customers. Work outdoors more than 50% of the time in all weather conditions including on the side of a highway and near traffic. Travel to work locations throughout the state with occasional night stays required. Work is performed in enclosed spaces with exposed voltage potentials of 120 volts AC or greater to ground and at heights of 3 meters or more above ground and water. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Requirements

Five years of experience maintaining, testing and repairing electronic equipment. Four of the five years must have been maintaining and repairing electronic control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, or electronic data collection and management equipment; OR An associate’s degree in electronics technology, electronics engineering, mechatronics, automation, robotics, or similar technical programs from an accredited college; AND three and a half years’ experience maintaining, testing and repairing electronic control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, or electronic data collection and management equipment.
Required License: Licensed applicants must possess and attach a copy of at least one of the following Oregon approved electrical licenses at the time of recruitment: Limited Maintenance Electrician, Limited Manufacturing Plant Journeyman or General Journeyman Electrician. Unlicensed applicants must obtain an Oregon approved electrical license within six months of hire.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Related electrical experience that could be applied to an electrical license.
Demonstrated experience working on electronic circuits while understanding system functionality and components.
Experience troubleshooting equipment or electronic devices.
Experience using computer software to document systems, assets, work management and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair a variety of technical equipment and systems including traffic signaling and warning systems, variable message signs, weather data collection systems and video systems.
Respond to system outages and perform or coordinate determined repairs to restore services.
Perform remote diagnostic testing analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Work with engineering team to resolve technical problems and performance.
Verify that project construction is acceptable and that the components function properly.
Research and review new products and technology.
Represent the work unit by planning, coordinating and issue resolution processes with internal and external customers.