ITS Technician

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies LLC is hiring an ITS Technician in Roanoke, VA. The role involves installing and maintaining Intelligent Transportation System field equipment including CCTV, radar, DMS, and network cabinets, ensuring reliable communication with TMC/TOC, and supporting system acceptance and uptime.

Responsibilities cover field installation, device integration, networking, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance in a live public safety environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in ITS or related fieldwork such as low‑voltage, traffic signal, fiber, CCTV, or telecom.
• Proficiency with basic IP networking concepts and addressing.
• Ability to read ITS plans, risers, wiring diagrams, and network details.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire CCTV, radar/IVDS, DMS, and field devices.
• Configure network gear, IP addresses, VLANs, and backhaul links.
• Coordinate with DOT/municipal inspectors and TOC/NOC during commissioning.
• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and upgrades of field equipment.

Skills

ITS fieldwork

Low-voltage troubleshooting

IP networking basics

Reading ITS plans

CCTV setup

Fiber splicing

OTDR

Tools

SNMP tools

Job description

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Technical Roanoke, Roanoke, VA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Role Summary

The ITS Technician installs, integrates, commissions, and maintains Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field equipment including CCTV, radar/IVDS, DMS, communications cabinets, network switches, wireless/cellular equipment, and associated low‑voltage and fiber transport systems. The ITS Technician ensures devices communicate reliably with Transportation Management Centers (TMC/TOC), meet DOT/municipal specifications, and support system acceptance and operational uptime.

This role spans construction, commissioning, and maintenance support within a live public safety environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Field Installation & Device Integration

• Install and wire CCTV, radar/IVDS detection, DMS, lowering devices, cabinets, field switches, encoders/decoders, power supplies, and comms hardware.
• Configure field switches, cellular modems, and wireless backhaul radios per IP addressing and network architecture provided.
• Patch fiber and copper terminations (Cat5/6) within cabinets and field enclosures.
• Align, aim, and commission cameras, radar, and device sensors to operational requirements.
• Perform cabinet power‑up, device bring‑up, and verification testing.

Networking & Communications

• Assign and configure IP addresses, VLANs, and port settings as required for device connectivity.
• Work with DOT/agency network teams or vendors to integrate field devices into monitoring and SCADA systems.
• link down / LSP loss
• duplex and speed mismatches
• VLAN misconfigurations
• routing issues
• RF alignment issues

Commissioning & Acceptance

• Support device acceptance testing with DOT/municipal inspectors and TOC/NOC.
• Coordinate with agency engineers during controller, VMS, CCTV, or sensor commissioning.
• Document device operational status, signal strength, latency, link quality, and system integration steps.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Respond to field service calls for device outages, comms faults, detection failures, and physical damage.
• Use OTDR, fiber scope, power meter, laptop diagnostics, and SNMP tools as applicable.
• Replace failed components (radar heads, encoders, switches, cameras, fuses, POE injectors, power supplies, etc.).
• Support firmware updates, configuration changes, and device tuning.

Traffic Safety & Work Zone Control

• Interpret MUTCD lane closure requirements for installations and repairs.
• Set up traffic control or coordinate closures with MOT crews/GCs as required.
• Work safely in bucket trucks, lifts, ladders, and near live traffic.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record device install locations, cable IDs, splices, connectors, test results, and cabinet configurations.
• Complete daily field reports and asset documentation for agency turnover.
• Update as‑builts and device inventories as required for maintenance programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1+ years in ITS, low‑voltage, traffic signal, fiber, CCTV/security, or telecom fieldwork.
• Proficiency with basic IP networking (L1/L2/L3 concepts, IP addressing, VLAN).
• Ability to read and interpret ITS plans, risers, wiring diagrams, and network details.
• Low‑voltage troubleshooting with laptop and test equipment.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with DOT, GC, vendors, and inspectors.
• Fiber splicing (fusion) & OTDR
• CCTV aiming/focus & NVR/VMS integration
• Wireless microwave/cellular alignment
• SNMP monitoring systems (TOC/NOC integration)

Certifications (Preferred, Not Required Day 1)

• IMSA Transportation Field Technician
• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking baseline
• OSHA 10/30
• MOT/Flagger (MUTCD‑based)
• First Aid/CPR
• Bucket truck/aerial lift
• CDL (bonus)
• Outdoor field work in all weather
• Work in cabinet environments and elevated positions
• Travel within region with occasional overnights
• Lifting up to 75 lbs
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan (with matching)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Lumin8 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless ofrace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disabilityorgenetic information. LGBTQIA, Veterans, and women friendly!