ITS Technician

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies LLC•Ashland, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ITS Technician installs, integrates, commissions, and maintains Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field equipment including CCTV, radar/IVDS, DMS, communications cabinets, network switches, wireless/cellular equipment, and associated low-voltage and fiber transport systems. The ITS Technician ensures devices communicate reliably with Transportation Management Centers (TMC/TOC), meet DOT/municipal specifications, and support system acceptance and operational uptime. This role spans construction, commissioning, and maintenance support within a live public safety environment.

Requirements

1+ years in ITS, low-voltage, traffic signal, fiber, CCTV/security, or telecom fieldwork.
Proficiency with basic IP networking (L1/L2/L3 concepts, IP addressing, VLAN).
Ability to read and interpret ITS plans, risers, wiring diagrams, and network details.
Low-voltage troubleshooting with laptop and test equipment.
Strong communication skills for interacting with DOT, GC, vendors, and inspectors.

Nice To Haves

Fiber splicing (fusion) & OTDR
CCTV aiming/focus & NVR/VMS integration
Radar/VDS commissioning
Wireless microwave/cellular alignment
SNMP monitoring systems (TOC/NOC integration)
IMSA Transportation Field Technician
CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking baseline
Fiber certification (FOA/ETA or vendor-specific)
OSHA 10/30
MOT/Flagger (MUTCD-based)
First Aid/CPR
Bucket truck/aerial lift
CDL (bonus)

Responsibilities

Field Installation & Device Integration
Install and wire CCTV, radar/IVDS detection, DMS, lowering devices, cabinets, field switches, encoders/decoders, power supplies, and comms hardware.
Configure field switches, cellular modems, and wireless backhaul radios per IP addressing and network architecture provided.
Patch fiber and copper terminations (Cat5/6) within cabinets and field enclosures.
Align, aim, and commission cameras, radar, and device sensors to operational requirements.
Perform cabinet power-up, device bring-up, and verification testing.
Networking & Communications
Assign and configure IP addresses, VLANs, and port settings as required for device connectivity.
Work with DOT/agency network teams or vendors to integrate field devices into monitoring and SCADA systems.
Troubleshoot L1–L3 failures including:
link down / LSP loss
duplex and speed mismatches
VLAN misconfigurations
routing issues
fiber/copper continuity
RF alignment issues
modem provisioning impacts
Commissioning & Acceptance
Support device acceptance testing with DOT/municipal inspectors and TOC/NOC.
Coordinate with agency engineers during controller, VMS, CCTV, or sensor commissioning.
Document device operational status, signal strength, latency, link quality, and system integration steps.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Respond to field service calls for device outages, comms faults, detection failures, and physical damage.
Use OTDR, fiber scope, power meter, laptop diagnostics, and SNMP tools as applicable.
Replace failed components (radar heads, encoders, switches, cameras, fuses, POE injectors, power supplies, etc.).
Support firmware updates, configuration changes, and device tuning.
Traffic Safety & Work Zone Control
Interpret MUTCD lane closure requirements for installations and repairs.
Set up traffic control or coordinate closures with MOT crews/GCs as required.
Work safely in bucket trucks, lifts, ladders, and near live traffic.
Documentation & Reporting
Record device install locations, cable IDs, splices, connectors, test results, and cabinet configurations.
Complete daily field reports and asset documentation for agency turnover.
Update as-builts and device inventories as required for maintenance programs.