Intelligent Transit Systems Technician

About the role

The Intelligent Transit System (ITS) technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, salvage, and inventory of vehicular hardware and software. This includes monitoring and maintaining systems like Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), and other technology-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain ITS, CAD, and AVL equipment and software.
• Install, maintain, program, and repair vehicle logic units and data terminals on revenue-generating and non-revenue fleets.
• Oversee the installation and upkeep of automated passenger counters, public address systems, LED signage, LTE cellular devices, GPS location systems, and mobile voice and data radios.
• Manage antenna and coax assemblies and oversee the installation and maintenance of video surveillance systems across the fleet.
• Maintain comprehensive inventory records of all proprietary CAD/AVL hardware and related general hardware components.
• Follow standardized procedures for warranty claims, returns, tracking, and receipt of proprietary hardware to ensure proper documentation and accountability.
• Avoid positions requiring a CDL or safety-sensitive roles due to drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or higher.
• Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, communication, or technology-based systems.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

Qualifications

• No special requirements beyond the standard licensing and experience criteria.

Skills

• Knowledge of configuring network devices and protocols.
• Experience with vehicle electronics installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience with common tools such as screwdrivers, drills, volt/ohm meters, saws, pliers, sockets, wrenches, wire strippers, and crimpers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, department managers, vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the general public.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Includes basic life insurance, dental, vision, short-term disability, and health savings accounts.
• ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE: Eligible after six months of service, accrues based on hours worked.
• SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Available for illness or injury.
• ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE: Available for occupational injuries.
• PREGNANCY LEAVE: Eligible for accrued sick leave or leave without pay.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): Mental health counseling and more.
• WORKOUT PROGRAM: Promotes health and wellness.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE: Covers educational costs for degree, certifications, continuing education, and books.

Pay

$58,793.49 - $90,424.38 Annually

Schedule

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX