Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician

Traffic Control Devices, LLC • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

This position will require working with a technician to obtain knowledge on the installation and troubleshooting of transportation systems. The transportation systems will include: copper cabling, fiber optic cable backbones, cameras, CCTV, digital message signs, vehicle detection systems, L2 and L3 switches, LAN/WAN, specialty software packages, IP configurations, etc.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of knowledge of ITS Highway Communication including:
• Local Area (LAN) & Wide Area Network (WAN) communications including, but not limited to, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing; 802.3 and 802.11 with an overall basic understanding of how networks function.
• CCTV: Closed Circuit Television basics and camera operations. Including Power-over-Ethernet (POE), Wireless and Cellular technology,
• DMS: Dynamic Message Sign - basic understanding of DMS operations and communication protocols.
• FIBER: Understanding of fiber optic principles including splice-loss, Singlemode vs multimode differences, OTDR, Fusion splicing and the different fiber connectors (ST, SC, LC, etc.)
• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• A driver's license is required.
• Self-driven and willing to learn.
• Comfortable using a computer and internet
• Both “web based” and local Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working outside in Houston with the various weather conditions that entails.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office/job site within approximately 60 miles.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of electronics and networking preferred but not required.
• Experience reading plans and specifications preferred.
• Experience in traffic construction.
• Certifications for the systems noted above are not required but considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Copper cable troubleshooting, repair, or replacement & certification
• Fiber optic cable troubleshooting, repair, or replacement & certification
• CCTV camera troubleshooting, repairs, or replacement & activation
• Dynamic Message Sign troubleshooting, component repairs and replacement
• Vehicle detection systems (both radar and infrared)
• Other systems associated with highway ITS devices.
• Occasionally assist with other Traffic and Signalization tasks and on-site work duties.
• Perform reasonable additional duties and tasks determined by management.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) starting Day 1
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed