Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Support Technician

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Support Technician

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations – Maintenance & Operations Branch Traffic Systems Services Unit (TSSU)

Bend

The role:

Do you have an electrical license? Do you have experience maintaining, testing and repairing electronic equipment? If so, then this might be the job for you! Join our team as an ITS support technician in Bend! In this role, you will repair and maintain a large inventory of varied technologies deployed along the roadside that reinforces ODOT's intelligent transportation system. You will also work directly with traffic and design engineers in solving problems found during design while also aiding in construction efforts. Apply today!

A day in the life:

• Troubleshoot and repair a variety of technical equipment and systems including traffic signaling and warning systems, variable message signs, weather data collection systems and video systems.
• Respond to system outages and perform or coordinate determined repairs to restore services.
• Perform remote diagnostic testing analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Work with engineering team to resolve technical problems and performance.
• Verify that project construction is acceptable and that the components function properly.
• Research and review new products and technology.
• Represent the work unit by planning, coordinating and issue resolution processes with internal and external customers.
• Work outdoors more than 50% of the time in all weather conditions including on the side of a highway and near traffic. Travel to work locations throughout the state with occasional night stays required.
• Work is performed in enclosed spaces with exposed voltage potentials of 120 volts AC or greater to ground and at heights of 3 meters or more above ground and water.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Five years of experience maintaining, testing and repairing electronic equipment. Four of the five years must have been maintaining and repairing electronic control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, or electronic data collection and management equipment; OR An associate's degree in electronics technology, electronics engineering, mechatronics, automation, robotics, or similar technical programs from an accredited college; AND three and a half years' experience maintaining, testing and repairing electronic control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, or electronic data collection and management equipment.

Special qualifications:

• Required License: Licensed applicants must possess and attach a copy of at least one of the following Oregon approved electrical licenses at the time of recruitment: Limited Maintenance Electrician, Limited Manufacturing Plant Journeyman or General Journeyman Electrician. Unlicensed applicants must obtain an Oregon approved electrical license within six months of hire.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we'd like to see:

• Related electrical experience that could be applied to an electrical license.
• Demonstrated experience working on electronic circuits while understanding system functionality and components.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment or electronic devices.
• Experience using computer software to document systems, assets, work management and troubleshoot.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.