Field Technician

Transcore; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone

Job summary

TransCore, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, seeks a Field Technician for our Cheswick, PA area to perform toll system maintenance and repairs. The role involves handling in-lane equipment, controllers, printers, and network hardware while ensuring safety and reliable operation.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree in electronics or equivalent training. A strong focus on safety, customer communication, and physical readiness is required for this on-site

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Ability to diagnose system problems using a volt meter and lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces, including underground and via bucket truck
• Ability to follow mandated safety procedures
• Strong communication with customers
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Foundational electrical/mechanical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Toll system maintenance for the PA Turnpike Commission
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting/repair of equipment including in-lane load cells, loop detectors, lane controllers/LPUs, printers, power supplies, video surveillance, and network components
• Operate with a company vehicle and be mindful of restrictions on personal use
• Drive to sites as required and maintain equipment in good working order

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Diagnose with volt meter

Lift 50 pounds

Bucket truck maneuvering

Safety procedures

Customer communication

Self-motivated

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate in electronics/electronic engineering or relevant training

Tools

None

Job description

TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Field Technician to join our team in the Cheswick, Pennsylvania area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Toll system maintenance for the PA Turnpike Commission

Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting/repair of equipment including in-lane load cells, loop detectors, lane controllers/LPUs (servers and PC hardware), automatic multi-mode machines, thermal printers, power supplies, video surveillance equipment, network components (routers, switches, cabling) & miscellaneous electronics.

Company vehicle provided, with personal use permitted during non-work hours with restrictions.

Company provided cell phone.

Required Skills & Experience:

Basic Computer Skills (MS Word & Excel)

Ability to diagnose system problems using a volt meter/Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to maneuver in tight spaces both underground and above via bucket truck

Ability to follow mandated safety procedures

Ability to communicate effectively with customers

Self-motivated with minimum amount of supervision

Fundamental electrical/mechanical knowledge

• 24/7 Rotating Swing

Desired Skills:

• Basic electrical, electronics, mechanical experience

Special Qualifications:

• Any applicable knowledge of Toll Systems

Education:

Required - High School Diploma or GED

Required - Associates in electronics/electronic engineering, equivalent military training/experience, or relevant work experience

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Driving is a key requirement for this position.

Work Environment:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, and moving traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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