Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Installation Technician

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Full-Time Non-Exempt Professional Tech Houston, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Econolite® is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. If you want to be at the forefront of this intelligent technology revolution, we want to talk to you about being part of our team. Econolite is committed to employing the best talent that will make significant contributions to building a safer, connected world.

Econolite’s ITS solutions ease traffic congestion, provide safer mobility, and improve quality of life. As the one-stop-shop leader for traffic management systems, sensor products, and services, Econolite is committed to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and cybersecurity.

Under general direction, lead and support the ITS performing skilled work in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic signals and other Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices.

• Installation, maintenance, replacement, programming, repair and of ITS equipment, including CCTV cameras, video detection, radar detection, loop detectors, dynamic message signs, connected vehicle RSU’s, poles, etc. and associated cabinets, cabling, etc. Also to include communications equipment such as managed field ethernet switches, fiber, copper, etc.
• Installation, maintenance, replacement, programming, repair and troubleshooting of streetlights and traffic signals, including traffic signal controllers, cabinets, detentions, wiring, signal heads, poles, etc, as well as communication equipment.
• Field implementation of traffic control devices as needed (signs, cones, etc.)
• Includes driving / operation of a bucket truck for traffic signal and ITS maintenance duties
• Assist in the training of new technicians; perform all job functions of Maintenance Technicians.
• Perform all job functions of ITS Technician and any other assignments as requested
• May require on-call on-site response for customer call outs, including nights and weekends
• Perform all duties as required and assigned.

• Five (5) years of related experience
• IMSA Level II or IMSA Level III certification preferred;
  Electrician License preferred.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, practices, and methods used in installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signals, ITS devices and associated equipment
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable & networking equipment, Fiber training preferred
• Ability to interpret design schematics, site plans, maps, and engineering drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair data communication equipment and cable.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair problems inherent to traffic signals and other.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable DMV record; commercial driver’s license preferred

• May include travel within Texas and/ or within the US

• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, and bend at the waist for extended periods of time
• Safety sensitive position—will be required to work at busy traffic intersections
• Required to drive up to five hours a day; ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• May work in various, changing outdoor weather conditions, i.e. rain, heat, snow, etc.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

All candidates who accept employment will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening. For applicable roles, candidates who accept employment will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle/Driving Record screening.

This role is eligible for benefits: weekly pay, weekly PTO accrual, paid holidays. Various medical plans, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit. Basic life, LTD, 401k discretionary match. Other voluntary benefits include: identity theft protection.

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties,…