TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, has an opening for a Traffic Signal Technician II in Tampa, FL.
Summary: The Traffic Signal Technician II will perform maintenance on Traffic Signal System field equipment across various Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), county, and city contracts. Responsibilities include all aspects of installation and maintenance, such as troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment, systems, and wiring; installing equipment; performing upgrades and modifications; programming; and maintaining documentation. This is a hands-on role requiring a candidate who can determine the most effective methods to meet position requirements while maximizing efficiency and ensuring safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.:
Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of traffic signal cabinet equipment, components, and devices, including traffic signal controllers, MMUs, conflict monitors, vehicle detectors (e.g., inductive loops, video, magnetometer, microwave detectors), detector cards and racks, and pedestrian crossing indicators.Verify proper operation of devices and traffic signal cabinet equipment; conduct inspections and perform periodic preventive maintenance as required.Repair, remove, and replace cabinets, controllers, and other equipment; repair conduit, pull wires, and cables as needed; perform emergency repairs when necessary.Set up traffic control in both high- and low-speed environments.Install, maintain, and repair cabinet wiring, wiring to traffic signal heads, traffic controllers, and solid-state components in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.Complete reports, logs, and shift-to-shift communications in compliance with established policies, procedures, and local practices.Respond to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within acceptable time frames.Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and system issues.Accurately report the technical status of systems.Restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.Isolate faults in units or components and perform field testing to ensure proper functionality.Maintain spare equipment and parts following established procedures.
Required Skills & Experience:
Typically requires 3–4 years of related experience.High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but can be substituted with appropriate work experience.International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal II Certification or higher.Must maintain a valid driver’s license.Basic computer and networking skills.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees.Works on assignments that are semi-routine, with occasional need for deviation from standard practices.Able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.Follows established procedures for routine work; requires instructions only for new assignments.Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.Practical experience with electronics and technology hardware.
Desired Skills & Experience
Class B CDL.FDOT-approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.Experience troubleshooting and repairing CCTV systems, MVDS units, and DMS signs.Component-level board repair experience.Relevant industry-specific certifications.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate effectively. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, or maintain balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This position may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and moving traffic.
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Position Summary:
This position will perform on-site or in-house servicing, repair and/or installation of company product(s). This job may include any aspect of field support and installation, and is not limited to electrical, data, and fiber optic cable installation; conduit and pull box installation; and pole and foundation installation. Determines most effective means to install equipment to maximize efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Installs equipment, including but not limited to cameras, detectors, and controller cabinets.Installs electrical conductor, data conductor, and fiber optic cable.Installs pull boxes, conduit, poles, and foundations.Connects conductors to equipment to make the equipment work correctly.Connects electrical conductors to power services to energize equipment.Tests devices to ensure they work correctly.Prepares logs to keep track of field conditions and installation activities.Required Skills & Experience:
Typically requires 0-2 years of general work experience.Successfully obtain and maintain a customer-approved Florida Statewide Law Enforcement Radio Systems (SLERS) security clearance throughout the term of their employment.Currently have and successfully maintain an active, valid driver’s license. A company vehicle may be provided for transportation to and from the work site.Basic computer and networking experience.Through knowledge of current desktop technologies and communications software, including Windows 2000, XP, serial communications and TCP/IP concepts.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Must be able and willing to do shift work as well as be on call support during weekends, after work hours and/or holidays when required.Desired Skills & Experience
Class B CDL.Experience in troubleshooting and repairing CCTV and MVDS units and DMS signs.Component-level board repair experience.Industry Specific Certifications.Education:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year Certificate from college or technical school preferred.Physical and Environmental Demands
This role requires the ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating manuals, and written instructions, as well as to write routine reports and communicate effectively with teams and customers. Basic math skills are needed, including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and interpreting simple data visuals. Employees must be able to follow detailed instructions and apply sound judgment to resolve routine issues. The position involves regular physical activity such as standing for extended periods, walking, climbing ladders or scaffolds, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs frequently, and occasionally more than 100 lbs. Work may occur in varied environments including dusty, dirty, hot, wet, or confined spaces such as ditches or elevated areas. Vision requirements include depth perception, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, electrical hazards, and traffic, with occasional work at heights. Noise levels are typically loud. Travel to job sites may be required, sometimes up to 100 miles or more, using a company vehicle. To minimize risk of injury from electrical shock, falls, or cuts, strict safety procedures must be followed.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to support individuals in performing essential job functions.
Company DescriptionFor 80 years, TransCore has specialized in developing innovative transportation solutions that support government agencies and private firms. As the largest firm focused on ITS solutions, TransCore designs and deploys traffic management systems for agencies across North America and internationally. Our mission is to provide engineering solutions for safer, more reliable travel on our roads, bridges, tunnels, and highways.TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Senior Fiber Optic Splicer to join our team in Tampa, Florida.
Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Senior Fiber Optic Splicer will be to fusion splice fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings. Read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams and maintain control of outside plant (OSP) activities surrounding the assigned work site(s). Take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes, support project timelines, and inspect, design and provide accurate records for projects. Manage/assign the daily workload of the fiber optic splicing team. This position requires field work, which may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and out-of-normal work hours. Travel will be required and may be up to 50%, depending on the business needs.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned and/or required.
Installation, preventive, and corrective maintenance of fiber optic cables and network communications equipmentCompletes reports, logs, and performs shift-to-shift communications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and local practicesResponds to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within the contract-required time frame.Diagnoses and repairs hardware, software, and system issuesReports the technical status of the system with accuracy and completenessRestores equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.Isolation of faults in units or componentsField test of units or components to ensure they work correctly before leaving the work area.Maintenance of spare equipment and parts following the company-established policies and guidelinesManages/trains less experienced techniciansEducation and Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.Required Technical Skills & Competencies:
Must complete required background/drug screening successfully that TransCore initiates as part of the hiring process; additionally, successfully complete a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background screen when required by project.Must be willing and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions; work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and requiredMust have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record; driving is required for the position.Eligible candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of knowledge and experience in the following fields:Able to splice fiber optic cables, including loose tube, ribbon, and high-density cablesAble to construct a proper splice case for butt, and mid-sheath splices, including but not limited to grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealingAble to prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagramsAble to operate and produce reports on using an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (ODTR)Eligible candidate must obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signal Technician Level I certification within one year of employment, and IMSA Signal Technician II certification within two years of employment.Desired Technical Skills & Competencies:
Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification preferred but not requiredAbility to read roadway plansProficiency with Microsoft applications (Office/Visio)Physical Demands/Work Environment
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and moving traffic.
TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a Technician II to join our team in Arlington, Texas.
Job Summary: This Technician II position performs on-site or in-house servicing, repair and/or installation of company product(s). This job may include any aspect of field support and installation, and is not limited to electrical, data, and fiber optic cable installation; conduit and pull box installation; troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment, systems, and wiring; installation of equipment; upgrades, modifications, programming; preventive maintenance actions; documentation. Determines most effective means to install equipment to maximize efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Installs equipment including but not limited to IP based cameras, antennas, detectors, network equipment, controller cabinets.Install and troubleshoot electrical conductors, data conductors, fiber optic cables.Uses in-house software to troubleshoot system issues.Terminates conductors to equipment including CAT6 cables.Connects electrical conductors to power services to energize equipment.Tests multiple devices to ensure they work correctly.Enters detailed information on electronic work orders.
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate’s degree desirable.
Skills you will grow and perfect in this position:
Repair skillsNetwork troubleshootingSystems troubleshootingElectronics troubleshootingTechnical documentationElectrical Bench Test Equipment / InstrumentsSoldering skillsMicrosoft Software, Servers, Active DirectoryInstallation skills
Desired Skills:
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.Electronic and network-based troubleshootingProblem solving skillsTime management skillsOrganizational skillsConscientiousProduct knowledgeDetail-orientedAdaptabilityMultitaskingCommunication skills
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Driving is a key requirement for this position. A CDL is not required but desirable.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, and moving traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Required
Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
