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ITS Technician 2025-01455

State of Wyoming

State of Wyoming

Posted on May 30, 2025

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) GIS/ITS Program is seeking an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technician in Lander and the surrounding area.

This position aims to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all roadside ITS devices to ensure their continual operation. This includes Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Variable Speed Limit Signs (VSL), Portable Dynamic Message Signs (PDMS), Blank Out Signs, Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), Speed Sensors/Traffic Monitoring sensors, Web Cameras, Road Closure Systems, Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), Port of Entry/Weigh in Motion (WIM), and Connected Vehicle Systems.

Technicians are the first responders and primary point of contact to any and all ITS device outages throughout the state and coordinate repairs for other departments within WYDOT, not in our area of responsibility. The ultimate goal is to provide reliable real-time information concerning travel conditions throughout the State of Wyoming, ensuring the traveling public's safety.

This Position Offers:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • A Secure Future: Pension Plan with a 14.94% state contribution
  • Optional 457B Retirement Plan with a state contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4103


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.


  • Perform timely and precise repairs, which are bound by the "WYDOT ITS Devices-Basic Service Level Agreement," allowing for a one-hour window response time, resulting in decreased downtime and increased ability to provide accurate real-time data
  • Ensures continual operation of dynamic message signs (DMS) by conducting annual preventative maintenance, monitoring, and configuring devices, appropriate software, and responding to outages on WYDOT-owned DMS sites in Wyoming.
  • Supervises and inspects initial contractor and/or manufacturer installations of ITS devices.
  • Monitors and ensures proper operation of flashing beacon and other warning systems tied to the Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS).
  • Inspects installations and conducts acceptance tests on all new RWIS installations.
  • Maintains and conducts annual calibration of speed sensors in order to verify that speeds are accurate.
  • Troubleshoot and repair speed sensors and supporting devices to ensure accurate reporting of speed sensor data.
  • Troubleshoot emergency repairs and/or replace cameras or corresponding devices, as required.
  • Assists in displaying road and weather conditions to the traveling public via the wyoroad.info website.
  • Generates purchase orders utilizing the WYDOT Agile Assets system.
  • Manages inventory of spare parts and orders ITS devices or repair parts, and equipment as needed.
  • Researches, negotiates, and purchases replacement parts and equipment from vendors while adhering to budgetary constraints and purchasing rules.
  • Requests RMA's (Return Merchandise Authorization) for defective or damaged parts/equipment.
  • Sends in parts for repair or replacement and provides payment for either via Accounts Payable invoicing or utilizing state purchasing credit card, requiring submission of expense reports in a timely manner.
  • Researches new technologies in order to enhance automated road closure systems.
  • Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, or replaces equipment as deemed necessary.
  • Work closely with Design Engineers, Resident Engineers, Construction Engineers, GIS/ITS Development Supervisor, and GIS/ITS Developers, resulting in extensive workgroup cooperation from the designing phase to completing projects.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES:


Tier 1 tower climbing certification
Must be able to travel
Experience operating lift trucks


KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical Code
  • Ability to understand electrical theory
  • Knowledge of and understanding of the basics of the MUTCD
  • Ability to read electrical schematics
  • Ability to perform inspections
  • Skills in RF radio infrastructure and internet addressing
  • Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, and Citrix
  • Knowledge of several types of communication protocols (serial, Ethernet, cell modem)
  • Knowledge of several types of software, operating system protocols, and programs (i.e., FTP, Vanguard V3, LCD Simulator, Ace Manager, HyperTerminal, Telnet, RTC AP22, Programming Software, ESS Agent, PuTTY, ScanWeb, Wavetronix, Addco VSL, Brick Sign Software, VPN Client, Skyline Products)
  • Excellent customer service, communications, and writing skills
  • Excellent decision-making, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently or in conjunction with other stakeholders, as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Telecommunications)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Technical Operations Technician
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Some agencies may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Technical Operations Technician
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Some agencies may require a Class A Commercial Driver's License

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Required to be on statewide "on-call" status (rotating basis) and subject to call status (24/7), at times demanding travel to distant locations.
  • Travel to remote and difficult-to-access locations in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to safely pick up and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to safely and confidently perform tower and antenna work at levels to 40', which requires good physical condition, with verification by physical examination.

NOTES:



  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
  • E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:
    • Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
    • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
    • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
    • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
    • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
    • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information


045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - Chief Technology Officer - GIS/ITS

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.