Internship - Intelligent Traffic System Maintenance Technician - TAPCO Inc. - Brown Deer, WI

The ITS Maintenance Technician has the technical skills to perform maintenance for a variety of ITS field devices; including detectors, cameras, signs, and ramp meter signals. They will also have the skill and knowledge to implement preventative maintenance for all ITS field devices and install new ITS equipment. This position will usually operate out in the field in a van on the road side. This position reports to the Signal Service Division Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties listed below may vary in terms of importance and other duties may be added or eliminated as this position develops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs ITS response maintenance for ITS field devices; including detectors, cameras, signs, and ramp meter signals

Performs ITS preventative maintenance for detectors, ramp meters, DMS and cameras

Installs new ITS detectors, ramp meters, DMS and cameras

Complete all test procedures and maintenance forms accurately and in a timely manner

Performs other essential duties as assigned by Manager

Follows all traffic safety rules while performing duties

Follows all company safety rules and 5S procedures

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Traffic Safety and working safely on the highway and freeway


• IMSA Work Zone Level 1 training


• Basic Electronics and the safety of working on 120VAC Power


• Basic understanding of DC Relay control.


• Basic understanding of Camera, Coax, Ethernet cable Terminations


• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook


• Good driving record


• Pass OCIP OSHA Contractor Safety and Drug Testing


• Self-motivated and able to work independently


• Handle multiple tasks in preventative maintenance


• Cabinet and mechanical maintenance


• Use a ladder to replace lamps and adjust lamps


• Operate a computer, digital meter, video scope, and bucket truck


• Terminate Coax BNC/N and Cat5E


• Adapt to and use a variety of equipment


• Follows all safety rules and 5S procedures

Required Experience

1 – 2 years of prior hands on experience in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in related field preferred

CDL a Plus

Prior experience working in a team based environment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with coworkers, management, and customers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work out in the field usually in a van on the road side. Safety cones and safe driving are mandatory. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to walk; stoop, kneel, and crouch; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee will have to climb up and down a ladder with little to no assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical machinery and material handling operations, and is exposed to humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electric shock. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, protective gloves and hearing protection may be required depending on duties that are performed. The use of steel toed shoes is required in the warehouse and out in the field. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be heavy at times depending on field location. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00; however, at times the workload may not require full time or may require overtime Monday through Saturday. Some flexibility of scheduling may be necessary in order to accommodate customer’s needs.