Field System Technician - Night Shift

Ferrovial Agroman SA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Field Systems Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves servicing and maintaining cutting-edge Toll Collection and Intelligent Transportation Systems. You will troubleshoot and repair electronic systems, ensuring seamless operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in electrical engineering. With a focus on internal growth, this position offers opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the transportation sector, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching Program

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of related experience in field support and tolling systems.
• Knowledge of electronics and electrical wiring theory and practices.
• Ability to use testing instruments and hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair TCS and ITS hardware and software.
• Perform installation and maintenance of toll collection systems equipment.
• Document and report tolling issues proactively.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

AAS degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Military Training

Tools

Multi-meters

GPS Equipment

Oscilloscopes

Windows Operating Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About us:

I-77 Mobility Partners LLC is financing, developing, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the 26-mile I-77 Express project as part of a public-private partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The tolled express lanes run adjacent to the general-purpose lanes on I-77 between uptown Charlotte and Mooresville. I-77 Mobility Partners is responsible for operations and maintenance of all lanes, both express and general purpose, and right of way within the designated project corridor limits.What makes us different? Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Job Description:

Hours for this role : Monday through Thursday from 5pm- 4am.

Summary: The Field Systems Technician will perform servicing, repair, installation, and integration of Toll Collection Systems (TCS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The Field Systems Technician provides field support including: troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment, systems, and wiring; installation of equipment; upgrades, modifications, programming; preventive maintenance actions; documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of TCS, ITS, and network infrastructure hardware, software, and system issues.
• Repair copper-wired, fiber-optic, and wireless communication systems related to TCS and ITS equipment.
• Test TCS and ITS equipment using detection software and a variety of testing devices such as multi-meters, meggers, GPS equipment, and oscilloscopes.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for the purpose of diagnosing TCS and ITS equipment.
• Detect, locate, and mark out underground utilities as needed.
• Operate motorized equipment such as an aerial lift device with extended arm for purposes of repairing and replacing TCS and ITS equipment.
• Review and provide test procedures for new and/or changed TCS and ITS system components.
• Document and report customer and revenue facing tolling issues proactively
• Identification of potential exceptions through the use of
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests and alarms within the allotted time frame.

• Complete work order reports and logs.
• Perform shift-to-shift communications in accordance with established policies, procedures and local practices.

• Collaborate with system manufacturers, engineers, and management on approach to resolve issues.

• Installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of TCS and ITS equipment to include lane controllers (servers & PC hardware), RFID, power supplies, closed circuit television cameras, microwave vehicle detectors, network components (routers, switches, cabling) and dynamic message signs.
• Maintenance of spare equipment and parts including inventory management and documentation.
• Installation of electrical conductors, data conductors, and fiber optic cable.
• Connection of electrical conductors to power services to energize equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• AAS degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Technology, equivalent Military training, or equivalent work experience.
• Good problem solving and analytical ability
• Good organizational skills and attention to details
• Clean driving record
• 5-8 years’ of related experience in field support, information technology, tolling systems and/or intelligent transportation systems
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, nights and be on-call as needed
• Fundamental electrical/mechanical knowledge

Professional Qualities:

• Knowledge of electronics and electrical wiring theory, principles, and practices
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic repair practices.
• Knowledge of electronic and electrical safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use testing and detection instruments and devices.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use various test equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot communications equipment malfunctions.
• Knowledge of detecting and locating underground utilities.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use a multi-meter to measure resistance, current, and voltage.
• Must be able to use a computer to operate software applications.
• Ability to perform aerial vehicle operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Knowledge of repairing communications devices used to relay information to and from toll collections and intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Must be able to multitask, problem solve, and implement innovative processes within a fast paced environment.
• Effectively manage tasks, deadlines and individuals through vendor contracts.
• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.

Qualifications Desired:

• IMSA-II (Traffic Signal Tech 2) certification
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• A working understanding of NCDOT standard specifications
• Networking Certifications
  • CCNA
  • CCNP
  • CCIE
  • CompTIA

• Fiber Certifications
• Wireless Certifications

Computer Skills:

• Good working knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Some experience working with Linux preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially as to Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and moving traffic
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, reach and maneuver in tight spaces and above ground via bucket truck