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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.

Support project work in the deployment, installation, operations and maintenance of traffic management systems and electronic solid state traffic signals and associated equipment. Support execution of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) tasks and projects by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work according to deadlines and budget constraints. Maintain assigned equipment.

DUTIES

• Support a variety of project activities across the intelligent transportation systems life cycle.
• Identifying and assessing ITS technologies and supporting ITS system design and development of system integration plans.
• Support field design surveys and various installation activities including traffic signal controllers, cabinets, network devices, and other equipment associated with traffic management systems.
• Work with local ITS devices, especially signal control equipment, including data conversion, installation, test, integration, etc.
• Must have component level knowledge of traffic signal controllers and cabinets and troubleshoot the same both on the street and bench level.
• Assist lead technician in, planning, installation, upgrade, and maintenance of ITS systems and devices in accordance with the project scope.
• Perform all operator level maintenance and checks on assigned and operated vehicles and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in the installation and construction of ITS systems including traffic signals, video, detection, and communications including wireless, fiber optic technologies, and twisted pair.
• Experience operating sophisticated electronic test equipment.
• Experience in ITS including traffic engineering knowledge and practice, traffic signal operations experience, network, and systems.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level 3 Field Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Advance principles and practices in the use of computerized system for traffic movement.
• Computer software skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications such as MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Principles and practices of traffic control guidelines, both state and local.
• Ability to interpret design schematics, site plans, maps, and engineering drawings.
• Communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to effectively communicate project progress to management.
• Resolve problems affecting projects.
• Strong personal skills and the ability to work with customers.
• Possess Class B CDL or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

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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.

DISCLAIMER

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, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, lactation, ancestry/national origin, citizenship, age, disability, arrest and court records, military & veteran’s status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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