What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Technician position at City of Wilmington, NC?
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Do you want to build and maintain the technology that keeps our community moving?
We are looking for an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician to join a skilled team where you'll work with advanced traffic signals, cameras, communication systems, and intelligent transportation technology while gaining hands-on experience, collaborating with industry partners, and making a visible impact on public safety every day.
The purpose of this position is to act as a crew member during installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of jointly owned (City & NCDOT) ITS infrastructure (Traffic Signals, Closed Circuit Television, Motorist Information, Communications Systems and Ornamental Street Lights).
You will perform the installation, testing and debugging of electronic equipment; repairing and replacing of ITS devices; reading of blueprints and schematics; and proper safety procedures. This position must be able to perform with a high level of coordination between multiple parties, internal and external, including but not limited to NCDOT, Utility Companies and Contractors.
Other duties include using inventory control systems, updating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets, maintaining and scheduling vehicle and electronic device maintenance and performing subsurface utility locating functions.
Typical Tasks
- Provides emergency response by troubleshooting and repairing systems, provides field level support during natural disasters and coordinates with emergency responders to ensure safe travel conditions.
- Maintains street lighting systems by providing field level maintenance and evaluating schematics for new street light circuits to improve safety and aesthetics along the roadways.
- Performs subsurface utility locating with specialized equipment to increase reliability of ITS Infrastructure by eliminating/reducing unnecessary utility cuts and to ensure work is performed under state and federal guidelines.
- Evaluates changing needs of traffic system by interpreting and evaluating signal plans, inspecting contractor and transportation projects, and updating or modifying field equipment per traffic engineer's specifications.
- Serves as Standby Technician responsible for responding to all emergency calls from 911, WPD and/or Wilmington fire. Working primarily in a lone capacity, evaluating and resolving traffic emergency issues after normal working hours. Also determines when additional personnel are required to perform the task in an acceptable time frame.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Associate's degree in Applied Science of Electrical/Electronics, Electronics Engineering, and/or Instrumentation or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience installing, inspecting, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing electronic equipment and machinery for an industrial or public service agency.
Other Qualifications:
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Valid drivers license
- Possession of or the ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the first 90 days of employment. (City of Wilmington compensates for training to attain and retain certifications)
- Ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician Level I Certification within 6 months.
Note: Driving and background check is required for the selected candidate. Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen.
Supplemental Information
- Exerts 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Our Core Values:
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance many other insurance options
- Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
- Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
- Free on-site city gym access
- Paid sick and vacation leave 13 paid holidays per year
- 6-weeks paid parental leave
- Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
- Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
- Tuition assistance benefits
Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement:
- NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
- Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
- Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
- Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Cancer & Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership
**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.**
Salary : $25 - $32