Operations Support Specialist

Quarterhill Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Dental plan

Retirement plan

EFAP

Employee referral program

Job summary

Quarterhill Inc. is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to provide operational and technical support for tolling technology and ITS products nationwide.

You will monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, manage incidents in ServiceNow, and coordinate escalations with field teams to maintain high availability and customer satisfaction. You will work with IT and operations staff, participate in a 24/7/365 on-call rotation, assist with hardware deployments, and help improve support processes

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in customer service, technical support, or IT-related field.
• Certificate, diploma or degree in technology, electronics, or IT preferred.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line technical support to internal and external customers.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Manage incidents in ServiceNow and coordinate escalations.
• Collaborate with IT/operations teams during incidents and maintenance.
• Document incidents and resolutions in the knowledge base.

Skills

Troubleshooting

ServiceNow

Linux

Windows Server

Monitoring dashboards

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tech/IT-related certificate

Technology-related degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Linux

Windows Server

Monitoring tools

Documentation tools

Job description

Overview

The Operations Support Specialist is responsible for providing operational and technical support for tolling technology, lane controller systems, and intelligent transportation systems products nationwide. This role works closely with field technicians, system administrators, IT teams, and customers to ensure the highest level of system availability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include monitoring system health, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, managing incidents and service level agreements through ServiceNow, coordinating escalations, and supporting the installation and testing of new hardware and system components. This position also requires participation in a 24/7/365 support rotation to ensure continuous operational coverage.

Customer and Technical Support

• Provide front-line technical support to internal and external customers.
• Handle incoming customer calls, incidents, and support requests from multiple communication channels.
• Manage service level agreements (SLAs) through ServiceNow to ensure customer support requirements are met.
• Communicate incident updates, outages, and resolutions to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system issues using documented procedures and knowledge base materials.
• Resolve technical issues when possible and elevate more complex issues to higher-level support teams as needed.
• Confirm issue resolution with customers, endpoints, and automated monitoring systems.

System Monitoring and Operations

• Monitor system hardware, software, and operational dashboards to ensure system availability and efficiency.
• Provide support for lane controller systems operating on Linux platforms.
• Ensure proper data flow between lane controllers, Accounting systems, and Violation Enforcement systems.
• Support intelligent transportation systems equipment and tolling technologies.
• Assist with the installation, testing, and validation of new hardware and software deployments.
• Support IT and operational teams as needed during incidents or maintenance activities.

Incident Management and Documentation

• Triage and prioritize incidents quickly based on severity and customer impact.
• Document incidents, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the work management system.
• Prepare SLA and operational performance reports as needed.
• Update and maintain support documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Provide feedback to improve operational procedures and support processes.

Training and Team Support

• Assist with training and mentoring newer team members.
• Share operational knowledge and best practices with the team.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for support operations and documentation.

On-Call and Shift Coverage

• Participate in a 24/7/365 on-call and operational support rotation.
• Provide support coverage during scheduled shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations as required.

This list of responsibilities might not cover everything you'll end up doing.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in a technology, electronics, or IT-related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in customer service, technical support, operations support, or an IT-related field preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with service desk or help desk ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows server installation and configuration is a plus.
• Experience with systems monitoring tools and operational dashboards.
• Knowledge base article creation and documentation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with tolling technology or intelligent transportation systems is a plus.

Other Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Inductive and deductive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and respond effectively during high-priority incidents.

Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind that includes:

• Paid days off ( i. e. vacatio n, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran sta tus, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disabilit y or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws . We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview . We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies .