Transportation Systems; Specialist

Overview

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Intelligent Transportation Systems Specialist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Intelligent Transportation Systems Specialist reports to the Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer.

• Installs and maintains signal cabinet ITS equipment, intersection ITS equipment, and communication equipment.
• Manage the town’s fiber optic infrastructure.
• Review construction plans for fiber optic infrastructure, signal control plans, and work orders, suggesting revisions as needed.
• Train traffic signal technicians and contractors in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of traffic signal and ITS equipment.
• Document updates/improvements/enhancements to the ITS network and electronically upload to our fiber management software.

• Associate’s degree or a Two-Year Technical Certificate in Telecommunications or Electrical.
• 5 Years of experience in Electrical/Electronics, Construction, and Radio Communications.
• 3 Years of experience in Fiber Optics and Telecommunications.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Work Zone Safety within 6 months of hire.
• IMSA Fiber Optic Technician Level 2 as soon as possible, based on the requirements set by IMSA at the time of hire, or approved equal certification as determined by the hiring panel.
• Arizona Driver's License.

The first review of applications will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a final review on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

This position works onsite full-time and has been designated as a Medium work position that spends much of their workday outdoors with some office work.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.