Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician

Location: Houston Metro area.

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of5 yearsof knowledge of ITS Highway Communication including

Local Area (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) communications including (but not limited to) Internet Protocol (IP) addressing; 802.3 and 802.11 with an overall basic understanding of how networks function.

CCTV: Closed Circuit Television basics and camera operations. Including Power-over-Ethernet (POE), Wireless and Cellular technology,

DMS: Dynamic Message Sign - basic understanding of DMS operations and communication protocols.

FIBER: Understanding of fiber optic principles including splice-loss, Singlemode vs multimode differences, OTDR, Fusion splicing and the different fiber connectors (ST, SC, LC, etc.)

Traffic Control Devices (TCD) is actively hiring dedicated employees who are hard-working and seeking a career opportunity.

Since 1978, TCD provides training and advancement opportunities with a reputation of quality in a stable transportation industry by performing electrical contracting throughout the country. If you would like to be considered for any of our current openings, please apply today.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• The prerequisite withstanding, we will enhance your knowledge of:
  • Copper cable troubleshooting, repair, or replacement and certification
  • Fiber optic cable troubleshooting, repair, or replacement and certification
  • CCTV camera troubleshooting, repairs, or replacement and activation
  • Dynamic Message Sign troubleshooting, component repairs and replacement
  • Vehicle detection systems (both radar and infrared)
  • Other systems associated with highway ITS devices.
• Occasionally assist with other Traffic and Signalization tasks andon-site work duties.
• Perform reasonable additional duties and tasks determined by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• A driver's license is required.
• Self-driven and willing to learn.
• Comfortable using a computer and internet
• Both web based and local Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working outside in Houston with the various weather conditions that entails.

Education and Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of electronics and networking preferred but not required.
• Experience reading plans and specifications preferred.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License and Certifications:

• A Driver's license is required.
• Certifications for the systems noted above are not required but considered a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): climbing poles.
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reading, bucket truck operations with elevated heights of 70-feet.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): manual dexterity, standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• OTHER(sporadic)travel outside of the Houston METRO area, comfortable with elevated heights of 70-feet.

About Us:

Traffic Control Devices, LLC (TCD) was establishe in 1978. Over the last four decades, TCD has earned a reputation of quality in the electrical contracting and transportation engineering industry. We specialize in the design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects and their associated communications, control, and display hardware. TCD installs, integrates, tests, and maintains copper, fiber optic, wireless, and hybrid communications systems. Maintaining strong professional relationships throughout the Intelligent Transportation System industry allows TCD to continue to provide the highest quality services, maintenance, enhanced system performance, and value for our clients.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.