Olsson
Signal Technician - Traffic Technology (Part-Time)
Des Moines, IA · Senior · Part-time
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About the role
- Olsson has an exciting opportunity for a Signal Technician to join our Traffic Technology team in Des Moines, IA!
- 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.
Responsibilities
- We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us.
- The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents.
- This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson.
- This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
- 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.
- You will support field operations for integration projects, providing systems that are not only operational but also optimized for performance.
- Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental.
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
Requirements
- You are passionate about:
- 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, 15+ years of experience in traffic signal operations including the repair and maintenance of solid-state electronics and electrical power systems.
- 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/EIA-568 for cabling standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- 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 interpret design plans for quality assurance in traffic system installations.
Nice to have
- IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification preferred, not required.
Benefits
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Company info
- Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
Equal opportunity
- Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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