ITS Technician

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Llc; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies LLC in Wilson, NC is seeking an ITS Technician to install, integrate, and maintain ITS field equipment including CCTV, radar/IVDS, DMS, switches, and fiber networks. You will work across construction, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance in a live public safety environment.

The role requires hands-on wiring, configuration of IP networks, device testing, and collaboration with DOT, inspectors, and TOC/NOC teams to ensure reliable operation and uptime.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in ITS, low-voltage, or telecom fieldwork.
• Proficiency with basic IP networking concepts.
• Ability to read ITS plans and wiring diagrams.
• Fiber splicing and field troubleshooting with test equipment.
• Strong communication with DOT, inspectors, and vendors.
• Experience with CCTV aiming and NVR/VMS integration.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire CCTV, radar/IVDS, DMS, cabinets, switches, and fiber.
• Configure IP addressing, VLANs, and modems for devices.
• Patch fiber/copper terminations and align field devices.
• Support device acceptance testing with inspectors and TOC/NOC.
• Document status, test results, and as-builts for turnover.
• Respond to outages, use OTDR, power meters, SNMP tools.
• Travel regionally; work safely in live traffic environments.

Skills

ITS fieldwork

IP networking basics

Fiber splicing

CCTV aiming/focus

SNMP monitoring

Field wiring

Communication skills

Tools

OTDR

Fiber scope

Power meter

SNMP tools

Job description

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Full Time Technical Wilson, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1894

Salary Range: $27.00 To $32.00 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 weatherWork in cabinet environments and elevated positions
• Travel within region with occasional overnights
• Lifting up to 75 lbs

BENEFITS:

The following benefits are included on the 1st day of the month following your date of hire:

• 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 of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information . LGBTQIA, Veterans, and women friendly!