Deployment Specialist

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

ESP Workforce Solutions is seeking two (2) Technical Deployment Support Specialists to support Transportation Systems on a schedule-critical Platform Validator (PV) and fare gate modification program for LA Metro.

This role is focused on pre-deployment equipment preparation, ensuring all PV and gate hardware is programmed, tested, staged, and deployment-ready prior to daily field installation activities. The objective is to protect field productivity, eliminate on-site programming delays, and support parallel rail deployments across LA Metro’s system.

This is a hands‑on, execution-focused role operating in a fast-paced transit environment.

• Program and kit Platform Validators (PVs) and fare gate equipment prior to field deployment
• Execute Cubic-provided firmware, software, and configuration files
• Perform functional testing and basic troubleshooting of prepared equipment
• Validate equipment readiness and resolve set‑up or configuration issues
• Stage, package, and organize equipment for daily installation activities
• Deliver programmed and kitted equipment to rail yards, maintenance facilities, or field teams each morning
• Coordinate daily logistics to ensure installers receive correct equipment on schedule
• Maintain basic documentation and tracking of prepared and deployed equipment
• Comply with LA Metro safety, security, and site access requirements
• Work performed primarily in staging, warehouse, or rail facility environments
• Daily travel between staging locations and rail facilities required
• Use of company-provided cargo van for equipment delivery
• Collaboration with project leadership, systems teams, and field installers

• Technical background in IT, electronics, systems support, or field technology deployment
• Comfort working with software execution, firmware loading, and configuration files
• Ability to follow technical procedures and troubleshoot basic hardware/software issues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a cargo van
• Ability to lift and handle transit equipment (within safety guidelines)
• Reliable attendance and ability to commit to the full 9‑week project duration

• Experience supporting transit systems, fare collection, access control, or station electronics
• Familiarity with staging, kitting, or deployment preparation workflows
• Experience working in rail yards, maintenance facilities, or secure infrastructure environments
• Prior work with LA Metro, or similar transit agencies (a plus, not required)

• Standard schedule: 40 hours per week
• Overtime may be required to meet deployment milestones
• Overtime, if authorized, will be billed and compensated based on actual hours worked in accordance with applicable labor laws and project labor terms

• Associate

• Contract

• Information Technology

• Technology, Information and Internet

Los Angeles, CA