Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Orlando, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $30.00 Hourly

ITS TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The ITS Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and ensuring reliable operation of ITS infrastructure—such as traffic signals, sensors, cameras, detection systems, communications equipment, and associated control systems. Works both in the field and in control/utility enclosures, often under varying environmental and physical conditions. Must follow safety regulations and use specialized machinery and tools when required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, align, calibrate, and maintain ITS equipment including traffic signals, variable message signs, CCTV cameras, detection sensors, radar, weather stations, signal cabinets and communication links.
• Inspect routine ITS devices to identify wear, damage, or malfunction; perform preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, network, and communications issues to restore service.
• Respond to system failures, emergency breakdowns, or malfunctions outside regular business hours as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering and electrical diagrams, signal plans, network topologies, vendor specifications.
• Document all work: maintenance logs, repair records, parts used, system performance metrics, incident reports.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; order replacements.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, city or state agencies, traffic management, under supervision and approval from management.
• Operate specialized service vehicles and machinery—including bucket trucks, aerial lifts—as required to access elevated or otherwise hard-to-reach devices.
• Always Follow safety protocols; use personal protective equipment; ensure safe operation of equipment and safe work zones especially near traffic.
• Other duties may be assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily in the field: intersections, roadways, signal poles, utility poles, heights, outdoor sites.
• Also in indoor spaces: signal cabinets, communications closets, control rooms.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, possibly snow).
• High exposure to traffic, noise, and vehicle emissions when working near or on roadways.
• Elevated work areas: using ladders, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, climbing poles/signal arms.
• Possible exposure to electrical hazards, moving parts, vibration, and sometimes confined spaces.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Frequent walking over uneven terrain, road shoulders, sidewalks, site to site.
• Climbing ladders, poles, signal arms; working at heights using aerial lifts or bucket trucks.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting torso.
• Reaching overhead and outstretched arms, reaching above shoulder height.
• Fine motor skills: handling small parts, connectors, wiring, making adjustments.
• Lifting and carrying tools, equipment, parts; regular loads up to ~50 lbs (sometimes heavier with assistance or equipment).
• Pushing and pulling heavy or bulky items or cables.
• Ability to climb into and out of lift buckets or platforms; maintaining balance in elevated positions.
• Operating controls (manual or powered) of bucket trucks / aerial lifts.
• Ability to use safety equipment: harnesses, lanyards, protective gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, insulated gloves where needed.
• Vision requirements: near vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception.
• Hearing and speech sufficient to interact safely: hearing traffic, machinery, alarms, speaking clearly to coworkers, using radios.
• Comfortable working in variable weather while elevated or on equipment (wind, cold, heat).
• Dexterity and coordination to safely handle the machinery movement, boom controls, platform stabilization.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• OSHA 10 Minimum, 30 preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical…