TrafficITS Signal Technician Electrical Apprentice - TrafficTechnology Full-Time or Part-Time

Olsson has an exciting opportunity for a Traffic/ITS Signal Technician to join our Traffic/Technology team in Des Moines IA! This role is ideal for a candidate eager to collaborate with and provide support for traffic engineers and technicians in executing services and project work in the field. Key responsibilities include:  

• Handling technical questions from clients and team members providing field services on across diverse projects. Your role will involve both troubleshooting and providing solutions that enhance our clients traffic management systems. 
• Maintaining a superior handson understanding of ITS technology.  This involves overseeing the installation turnon maintenance and testing of traffic signal cabinets. You will support field operations for integration projects providing systems that are not only operational but also optimized for performance. 
• Representing the company onsite where you will be making critical decisions in realtime and assisting with application engineering and estimating. 
• Configuring traffic signal controllers for optimal performance integrating various devices within NEMA CALTRANS and ATC cabinets. Your work will extend to developing strategies for signal timings which are key in managing traffic flow efficiently. 
• Modifying traffic signal cabinets according to preengineered designs or specific customer requirements. This task requires accuracy to provide a product that adheres to standards and fulfills the operational needs of the traffic system. 

This role involves spending an estimated 70 of the time working in the field often in diverse weather conditions. 

We are open to this individual being fulltime or parttime. 

Qualifications :

You are passionate about: 

• Working collaboratively with others 
• Having ownership in the work you do 
• Using your talents to positively affect communities 

You bring to the team: 

• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team 
• Familiarity with programming traffic signal controllers and analyzing signal operations 
• Knowledge of mechanical electrical and electronic basic principles as applied to traffic signal equipment 
• Practical knowledge of fiber optic network integration for signal systems 
• Preferably five 5 years of experience in traffic signal operations including the repair and maintenance of solidstate electronics and electrical power systems 
• Ability to interpret design plans for quality assurance in traffic system installations 
• Knowledge of standard traffic control procedures/guidelines relating to traffic control device installation and/or repair as set forth in the MUTCD 
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA568 for cabling standards 
• Valid drivers license with a good driving history 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 
• IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification preferred not required 

Additional Information :

Olsson is a nationally recognized employeeowned firm specializing in planning and design engineering field services environmental and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today were here to improve communities by making them more sustainable better connected and more efficient. Simply put we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee youll receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc. plus youll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age or military status.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime