Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician I ITS Technician I

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware Division of Transportation Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service traffic signal and ITS equipment. You will install, modify, test, troubleshoot, and repair field devices and communications, with on-call rotations and emergency response duties.

You must follow safety procedures, operate bucket trucks and testing gear, and be able to lift heavy items. Applicants must have electronics knowledge and a valid driver's license; reporting to duty stations within 60

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electronics or electrical installation.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs ITS equipment.
• Tests ITS equipment using meters, GPS, and oscilloscopes.
• Interprets blueprints and wiring diagrams for diagnostics.
• Responds to emergencies involving ITS equipment.
• Operates bucket trucks and other field devices.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Field repair

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

GPS equipment

Oscilloscope

Blueprints/schematics

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

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• 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/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov .

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.