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Field Systems Technician

I-66 Express Mobility Partners, Manassas, VA, United States


Job Description
Summary
The Field Service Technician will perform servicing, repair and/or installation of Toll Collection Systems (TCS). The Field Service Technician provides field support including: troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment, systems, and wiring; installation of equipment; upgrades, modifications, programming; preventive maintenance actions; documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Document and report customer and revenue facing tolling issues proactively

Identification of potential exceptions through the use of:

Automated control reports

Analysis of system data and trends

Discussions with external service providers or analysis of external interface data

Discussions with the system maintenance provider

Respond to corrective maintenance requests and alarms within the allotted time frame

Isolation of faults in units and/or components

Diagnose and repair hardware, software and system issues

Complete work order reports and logs

Perform shift-to-shift communications in accordance with established policies, procedures and local practices

Actively escape system issues and systemic problems to system maintenance

Collaborate with system maintenance on approach to resolve issues

Review proposed changes to the system

Support testing and verification of system changes after implementation

Installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of toll collection equipment to include lane controllers (servers & PC hardware), RFID, power supplies, closed circuit television cameras, microwave vehicle detectors, network components (routers, switches, cabling) and dynamic message signs

Maintenance of spare equipment and parts including inventory management and documentation

Installation of electrical conductors, data conductors, and fiber optic cable

Connection of electrical conductors to power services to energize equipment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Education & Experience

High school diploma and relevant experience in a related field

3-5 years of related experience in field support, information technology, tolling systems and/or intelligent transportation systems

IMSA-II (Traffic Signal Tech 2) certification preferred, but not required

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, nights and be on-call as needed

Fundamental electrical/mechanical knowledge

Professional Qualities

Excellent analytical skills

Must be able to multitask, problem solve, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills

Reporting and documentation skills

Effectively manage tasks, deadlines and individuals through vendor contracts

Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

Computer Skills

Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially as to Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs

Some experience working with Linux preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and moving traffic

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Ability to bend, squat, crawl, reach and maneuver in tight spaces and above ground via bucket truck

I-66 Express Mobility Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

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