Traffic Systems Technician

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Full Time Appleton, Wisconsin, Appleton, WI, US

29 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Join the TAPCO team as a Field Service Technician and earn a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! We're looking for a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and providing outstanding customer support. If you're dependable, safety-focused, and ready to build a rewarding career, apply today!

Sign-on Bonus:

Sign-on bonuses are paid in installments: (a) $1,000 after successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment; (b) remaining balance after successful completion of 180 days. Employment must be active and in good standing on payout dates.

If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!

* Please note - The pay rate will be based on experience*

What TAPCO has to offer you:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded PPE
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.

What you will accomplish as an Traffic Systems Technician at TAPCO:

We are seeking a skilled ITS Technician to join our team responsible for the maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of Intelligent Transportation Systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of traffic management systems, including traffic signals, dynamic message signs, cameras, network equipment and other ITS infrastructure. This position will work with contractors to install new devices, train users how to operate them, as well as perform periodic maintenance of all types of Intelligent Transportation Systems and TAPCO Made products.

A background in computers and networking, AC/DC electrical systems and fiber optics is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs to a wide variety of electronic, computer, communication, network and other systems.

Safely operate related tools and equipment.

Operate related computer systems and software.

Provide technical phone support to customers, contractors, distributors and TAPCO employees.

Troubleshoot and repair equipment including diagnosing electronic failures to the board level.

Maintain accurate records and prepare field reports.

Communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and customers.

Implement and manage software and firmware changes. Installing new software and hardware onto various devices such as PCs and proprietary hardware.
Familiarity with configuration and operation of software programs that control products serviced by TAPCO.

• Potential to travel outside the state of Wisconsin

Required Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

• Associate's degree in electronics, or consummate on-the-job experience.
• Two years of industry experience in field service and troubleshooting.
• Good working knowledge of electronic, electromechanical and electrical power principles to include testing of components in DC and AC circuits.
• Computer knowledge/skills: PC literate (past and current Windows desktop OS, Microsoft Office, uploading and downloading files, software installation, administrative, e-mail & time sheets).
• Must be proficient in using a computer to configure equipment, including control…