Sr. Electronics Technician

Job Title: ITS / Electronics Technician

Location: Hampton, VA Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

GovFirst is seeking a skilled and safety-focused ITS / Electronics Technician to support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) operations and electronic infrastructure in the Hampton, VA area. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing ITS devices, traffic control systems, and communication networks while ensuring reliable operation of transportation-related electronic equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, maintain, program, and modify devices and equipment associated with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and traffic control systems.
• Work with traffic signal controllers, fiber optic systems, wireless communications, twisted pair systems, and IP over Ethernet communication technologies and networks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transportation-related communication, video, and network equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on ITS devices including dynamic/changeable message signs, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) devices, encoders, decoders, Ethernet switches, PLCs, and other related equipment.
• Apply principles of electronic theory to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Assist Traffic System Technicians and Traffic Signal Technicians as required.
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, technical drawings, and system displays.
• Troubleshoot and locate defective devices and perform repairs.
• Use electronic test equipment, fiber optic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Operate personal computers and related software applications.
• Climb communication towers to repair cameras and communication equipment when required.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment, including platform and bucket trucks.
• Respond to emergency call-backs during scheduled off-hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of electronic theory.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic and communication systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical plans, schematics, and displays.
• Experience using electronic testing equipment and fiber optic testing equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Education & Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Work Authorization:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Licensing & Background Check:

• Valid driver's license required.
• DMV records check required.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.
• Fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check required

GovFirst 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.