Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance Inspector.

WSP

15h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems Maintenance Inspector for their client’s Transportation Management Center in Hauppauge, NY. The role involves inspecting ITS Field equipment to ensure technical specifications are met and performed. This position requires a familiarity with inspection procedures and the ability to enforce contract technical specifications during installations, repairs, and modifications. The inspector will also be responsible for preparing detailed inspection reports, deploying and programming portable variable message signs, and maintaining equipment inventory. A key aspect of the role is the routine inspection of field equipment to ensure maintenance contractors meet their obligations. The position also includes coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs for specific equipment and requires availability for emergency situations outside of normal working hours, including weekends. The role emphasizes responsible and ethical decision-making, adherence to company policies, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience inspecting field equipment, supervision of electrical maintenance contractors, and preparation of inspection reports
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with others in a team environment
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Public, internal and external relations (works well with internal, external and partner groups and individuals)
• Able to respond to problem situations 24/7/365

Responsibilities

• Inspection, supervision and working with NYSDOT INFORM Contractors
• Enforcing contract technical specifications of equipment, materials and labor during field installations, repairs and modifications by Field Maintenance Contractors
• Read plans, implement and enforce Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC)
• Prepare inspection reports including job descriptions, equipment used, MPT furnished, hours of work, travel time, etc.
• Tows, deploys and programs portable variable message signs (PVMS, CCTV, Radar trailers) using instructions manual & field training.
• Maintain INFORM’s Equipment Inventory at various storage facilities, organize storage facilities, receive equipment from various sources and provide updates on equipment needs
• Inspect field equipment and devices routinely to enforce maintenance contractor requirements to maintain field equipment.
• Coordinate yearly INFORM PVMS preventive maintenance inspections and repairs with the NYSDOT equipment maintenance shop in Central Islip.
• Must be available for “after normal working hours”, (Including weekends) for project emergencies such as equipment hits and PVMS deployments, Special events, both seasonal and holiday related, Sport tournaments, and severe weather events.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED