Senior Electronics Technician

Hampton, United States | Posted on 06/08/2026

Gov First is seeking a skilled and safety-focused ITS / Electronics Technician to support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations and electronic infrastructure in Hampton, VA area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical support work installing, repairing, maintaining, programming and modifying devices and equipment associated with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and other traffic control systems. This includes traffic signal controllers, fiber optics, wireless, twisted pair and IP over Ethernet communication technologies and networks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot communication, video and network transportation related electronic devices and equipment. Maintain and perform preventative maintenance of all ITS devices as required, including but not limited to dynamic/changeable message signs, closed circuit television cameras, pan zoom tilt devices, encoders, decoders, Ethernet switches, PLC’s and other related devices.
• Understand the key concepts in Electronic Theory.
• Assist Traffic System Technicians and Traffic Signal Technicians as required, perform related work as required.
• Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment, fiber optics test equipment, hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to climb communication towers to repair cameras and communication equipment.
• Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and trucks, including platform or bucket trucks.
• Employees are subject to emergency call back during scheduled off-hours.
• Any other duties assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience/Skill Sets:

• Strong understanding of electronic theory.
• Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office software products (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Work

Conditions:

• Required VDOT/Industry Training
• Potential for significant periods of sitting or standing.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.

Gov First is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.