Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician I, Christiana

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.

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Summary Statement

Responsibilities include maintenance work on traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices. Candidate will install, modify, test, troubleshoot, repair traffic control signals, communications, and ITS field devices. Other duties include repair of internal cabinet equipment, essential electrical devices, and ITS equipment. This position will ship, order, receive, and inventory equipment.Essential position with rotational on-call duties, respond to emergency situations and report to duty station within 60 minutes. Must follow applicable safety procedures, use equipment such as bucket trucks, locating equipment, and electrical test equipment. Candidate must also be physically able to lift materials such as pedestrian signal poles and other traffic equipment.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Intelligent Transportation Systems Technician I
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.