Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician I

State-of-Delawar; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician I to maintain traffic signal and ITS equipment, install, modify, test, troubleshoot and repair ITS field devices, with rotational on-call duties including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates must follow safety procedures, operate bucket trucks and testing equipment, and be able to respond to emergencies within 60 minutes of reporting to duty station. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronics or electrical installation.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Repairs copper-wired, fiber-optic, and wireless communication systems related to intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Tests intelligent transportation systems equipment using detection software and a variety of testing devices such as multi-meters, meggars, GPS equipment, and oscilloscopes.
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for diagnosing intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Applies the standards, principles, and practices of the department safety manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the National Electrical Code.
• Responds to emergencies relating to problems and situations involving intelligent transportation system equipment.
• Transfers data to and from field unit devices such as traffic signal controllers, piezoelectric axle sensors, and automatic data recorders into a computer database.
• Detects, locates, and marks out underground utilities.
• May perform field counts for traffic control and timing.
• Operates motorized equipment such as an aerial lift device with extended arm for purposes of repairing and replacing intelligent transportation systems equipment.

Skills

Electronics

Electrical installation

Job description

Introduction

The mission of the Division of Transportation Solutions is to provide excellence in transportation by developing, constructing and maintaining the State's infrastructure in a manner that results in a safe, cost-effective, and efficient multi-modal transportation network that enhances mobility commerce, and livability. In addition, Transportation Solutions provides high quality support services to other divisions in the department.

Summary Statement

Position responsible for maintenance work on traffic signal & Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment. Candidate will install, modify, test, troubleshoot & repair traffic control signals, communications & ITS field devices. Position has rotational on-call duties & must respond to emergency situations (including nights, weekends, & holidays). Candidate must follow applicable safety procedures, operate equipment such as bucket trucks, underground locating equipment & electrical test equipment. Candidate must also be physically able to lift materials such as pedestrian signal poles & other traffic signal equipment. Applicant must be able to report to their duty station within 60 minutes to respond to operational emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Repairs copper-wired, fiber-optic, and wireless communication systems related to intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Tests intelligent transportation systems equipment using detection software and a variety of testing devices such as multi-meters, meggars, GPS equipment, and oscilloscopes.
• Interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for the purpose of diagnosing intelligent transportation systems equipment.
• Applies the standards, principles, and practices of the department safety manual, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the National Electrical Code.
• Responds to emergencies relating to problems and situations involving intelligent transportation system equipment.
• Transfers data to and from field unit devices such as traffic signal controllers, piezoelectric axle sensors, and automatic data recorders into a computer database.
• Detects, locates, and marks out underground utilities.
• May perform field counts for traffic control and timing.
• Operates motorized equipment such as an aerial lift device with extended arm for purposes of repairing and replacing intelligent transportation systems equipment.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician I

• Knowledge of electronics or electrical installation.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.