Technician

Econolite Group, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Econolite® is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. If you want to be at the forefront of this intelligent technology revolution, we want to talk to you about being part of our team. Econolite is committed to employing the best talent that will make significant contributions to building a safer, connected world. Econolite’s ITS solutions ease traffic congestion, provide safer mobility, and improve quality of life. As the one-stop-shop leader for traffic management systems, sensor products, and services, Econolite is committed to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and cybersecurity. Under general direction, lead and support Econolite Sustems, Inc. performing skilled work in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic signals and other Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices.

Requirements

Five (5) years of related experience
IMSA Level II or IMSA Level III certification preferred:Electrician License preferred
Knowledge of tools, equipment, practices, and methods used in installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signals, ITS devices and associated equipment
Knowledge of principles and practices of traffic control guidelines, both state and local
Video Detection configuration, troubleshooting and repair experience
Knowledge of fiber optic cable & networking equipment, Fiber training preferred
Knowledge of pre-emption system installation, maintenance and testing.
Ability to interpret design schematics, site plans, maps, and engineering drawings
Ability to troubleshoot and repair data communication equipment and cable
Ability to troubleshoot and repair problems inherent to traffic signals and other
Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable DMV record; commercial driver’s license preferred
Must be able to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and bending at the for extended periods of time
Safety sensitive position—will be required to work at busy traffic intersections
Required to drive up to five hours a day; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
May work in various, changing outdoor weather conditions, i.e. rain, heat, snow, etc.

Nice To Haves

IMSA Level II or IMSA Level III certification preferred
Electrician License preferred
Fiber training preferred
commercial driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, replacement, programming, repair and troubleshooting of ITS equipment, including CCTV cameras, video detection, radar detection, loop detectors, dynamic message signs, connected vehicle RSU’s, poles, etc. and associated cabinets, cabling, etc. Also to include communications equipment such as managed field ethernet switches, fiber, copper, etc.
Installation, maintenance, replacement, programming, repair and troubleshooting of street lighting and traffic signals, including traffic signal controllers, cabinets, detection, wiring, signal heads, poles, etc., as well as communications equipment.
Field implementation of traffic control devices as needed (signs, cones, etc.)
Includes driving / operation of a bucket truck for traffic signal and ITS maintenance duties
Assist in the training of new technicians; perform all job functions of Maintenance Technician
Perform all job functions of ITS Technician and any other assignments as requested
May require on-call on-site response for customer call outs, including nights and weekends
Performs other duties as required and assigned