Field Technician/ITS Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a skilled Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician II, to join our team in Tallahassee, FL.

Job Summary : The ITS Technician II performs on-site, repair and / or installation of telecommunications equipment. This job may include any aspect of field support and installation, and is not limited to electrical, data, and fiber optic cable installation.

The ideal candidate will reside within a 50-mile radius of Tallahassee, FL in order to respond to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within a 2-hour time frame.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment to include Land Mobile Radio network communications equipment, Microwave radio network equipment, MPLS routing and switching equipment, and tower lighting systems.
• Complete reports, logs and performs communications in accordance with established policies, procedures and practices.
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within a 2-hour time frame.
• Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and system issues.
• Report technical status of system with accuracy and completeness.
• Restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.
• Maintenance of spare equipment and parts following established guidelines and procedure.
• Isolate faults to board, module, or component level.
• Field test of units and / or components.
• Electronic filing of work orders
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Strong background in Electronics and RF communications.
• Good troubleshooting skills RF issues.
• Solid TCP / IP and MPLS networking skills
• Must be a self-starter
• Ability to install, repair and maintain RF network communications equipment.
• Ability to isolate faults to board, module, and component level.
• Ability to communicate effectively to perform work assignments.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record; driving is required for the position.
• Be able to complete and pass a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background check.
• Must successfully complete required background / drug screening that TransCore initiates as part of the hiring process;

additionally, when required by project, must successfully complete a State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background screen.

Desired Skills and Experience :

• In depth knowledge of electronics and RF theory
• Ability to safely work in aerial lifts including bucket trucks of various heights (40ft up to 80ft)

Education and Qualification :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• AS degree in electronics / IT / telecommunications or equivalent military experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company Description

For 80 years, TransCore has specialized in developing innovative transportation solutions that support government agencies and private firms.

As the largest firm focused on ITS solutions, TransCore designs and deploys traffic management systems for agencies across North America and internationally.

Our mission is to provide engineering solutions for safer, more reliable travel on our roads, bridges, tunnels, and highways.

From the start, our focus has been solely on transportation. In 1939, we provided radio communications for the country’s first toll road in Pennsylvania.

Today, we’re developing the nation’s largest express lanes, creating smarter traffic systems, and managing highly anticipated vehicle-to-vehicle programs.

Company Description

For 80 years, TransCore has specialized in developing innovative transportation solutions that support government agencies and private firms.

As the largest firm focused on ITS solutions, TransCore designs and deploys traffic management systems for agencies across North America and internationally.

Our mission is to provide engineering solutions for safer, more reliable travel on our roads, bridges, tunnels, and highways.

r nFrom the start, our focus has been solely on transportation. In 1939, we provided radio communications for the country’s first toll road in Pennsylvania.

Today, we’re developing the nation’s largest express lanes, creating smarter traffic systems, and managing highly anticipated vehicle-to-vehicle programs.