02750 - Electronic Tech Sr ITS

Virginia Department of Transportation; Collins (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled electronics technician for the Traffic Management Center. You will diagnose, repair and maintain ITS equipment, work with contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards across traffic systems.

You will prepare reports, train staff, manage spare parts, and respond to emergencies, providing timely first and second level support daily. A valid license and field experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience applying federal and state regulations and standards related to traffic control devices.
• Experience in traffic signal maintenance and operations with various control devices.
• Thorough knowledge of ITS maintenance equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ITS equipment and perform diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor contractor work; test after maintenance or repairs are completed.
• Prepare routine/technical reports and train staff on equipment use.
• Respond to emergencies and off-hours calls for equipment failures.
• Manage spare parts and inventory; track with barcode system.
• Maintain work orders and system software backups for recovery.

Skills

Testing procedures

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Electrical knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

Associates degree in Electronics

IMSA Traffic Signal Level I

Tools

IMMS

PDA scanning

Fleet management software

Job description

Ensure VDOT Traffic Management Center ITS equipment is properly maintained by in-house and maintenance contractors. Ensure compliance with all established safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, and ITS equipment operational standards. To perform diagnosis, repair, fabrication, installation and maintenance and preventive maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic, electrical, traffic control equipment in the traffic management systems (TMS) for assigned areas. Perform emergency repairs to provide total maintenance of the facility's structural, operational, and equipment replacement needs 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, ensuring the safety of both internal and external customers. Ensuring compliance with all established safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, and electronic and ITS equipment operational standards. Use available resources to resolve assigned work details; ensure equipment is returned to proper operational status within pre-determined time frame.

How you will contribute:

• Contractors: Monitor and inspect contractor work. Perform visual and electronic testing and final system evaluation after maintenance, upgrades and, or repairs are completed by contractors.
• Documentation: Prepare routine and technical reports, logs and documentation. Instruct and train staff on the proper use and operation of technical equipment and safety. Report deficiencies noted to supervisor. Respond during off-duty hours for emergencies, equipment failures, backup support, inclement weather, etc.
• Maintain Records: Assist Contract Administrator in tracking inspection and contractor work records. Provide reports to supervisor, detailing accomplishments and required activities. Prepare weekly and/or daily reports for submittal.
• Responsive Troubleshooting and Repair: Monitor maintenance activities in assigned area. Perform responsive maintenance to include testing and troubleshooting at system level, unit level, board level and component level.
• Routine Work, First and Emergency Response: Perform routine operations or equipment verifications. Perform first response work related to testing and diagnostics and providing same day repair (when parts are available). Respond to emergency call-outs during scheduled call-out assignment.
• Spare Equipment and Inventory Control: Maintain spare units and replacement parts to ensure problems and repairs are done during first response. Return defective or non-working equipment to shop within 24 hrs., create a repair ticket and attach to unit for identification. Use PDA I Bar code scanner system to track equipment through inventory system. Assist shop staff in bench repairs and gathering information needed to purchase needed parts or spare equipment. Maintain assigned equipment such as vehicles, tools, and test equipment ensuring no loss or damage due to negligence or misuse.
• Time, Data Entry, and Documentation: Perform time and data entry into financial tracking system as well as into the maintenance database to account for daily repair and productive time. Maintain documentation for equipment testing, troubleshooting and repair. Provide checklists or reports as required.
• Work Order Management and Training and System Backups: Perform work order requests as required based on the priority statuses. Develop and update instruction manuals and provide staff training as needed. Develop schedule and perform system software database backups of all facility systems to support timely recovery resulting from system failures and disaster incidents.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Ability to coordinate and work with others.
• Ability to develop and maintain Excel and data access spreadsheets and programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to modify and fabricate electronic equipment, and read and interpret electronic schematics and manuals.
• Ability to operate a bucket truck.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting at four levels - system, unit, board, and component levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Ability to use electronic diagnostic tools and equipment, as well as hand and power tools.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in the electronics field including troubleshooting, circuit analysis, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fiber optics equipment and IP networks.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, department rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards related to traffic signals, pedestrian signals, electronic and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic applications.
• Knowledge of installation, maint and repair of traffic signal and detection equip, CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), microprocessors, servers, video cameras, imaging equip, and intercom systems.
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to problem solve, and manage time efficiently.
• Skill in equipment repair, fabrication and operation of electronic test equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and web based applications.
• Thorough knowledge of a variety of electronic and ITS maintenance equipment and operations and how electronic and ITS equipment supports traffic management systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate records.
• Ability to oversee the work of others, as well as plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments and competing priorities.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and test equipment to perform maintenance on traffic signals.
• Experience applying federal and state regulations and standards related to traffic control devices.
• Experience in traffic signal maintenance and operations to include working with a variety of traffic control devices.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic management systems, including timing plans, graphic design and computer use.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience or education in Electronics Technology or related field desired.
• Ability to enter and maintain work orders in automated systems.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level l
• Skill in entering work orders in IMMS.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen