American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based technology and services company offering business solutions to support the growing worldwide requirements of our customers in the traffic and transportation management industry.  www.atsol.com

Position Overview

ATS is looking for a dynamic, high-energy Field Technician who wants to be part of a fast paced, high growth traffic enforcement technology company. We have an immediate opening for a Field Technician to install, wire, connect, calibrate, analyze, troubleshoot and maintain automated traffic enforcement systems, field WAN networks, and surveillance equipment. This individual will also document, install, upgrade or replace hardware and software systems as needed. Candidate must be hard working and self-motivated with high personal ethics.  Our programs are local and national. We are recruiting for positions covering the Western United States.  You will be traveling independently (mostly by air) to cities where you will work with subcontractors and ATS engineering staff to install and maintain photo enforcement systems in the field.  Be prepared to be a part of everyone’s favorite topic of dinner conversation – traffic tickets.

Responsibilities

The Field Service Technician will:

·         Perform basic electrical work, wiring, and troubleshooting of electrical and data connectivity hook ups for various mechanical and electronic equipment.

·         Install digital camera systems to street poles, sensors, DSL communications, power & control box

·         Tuning of  red light camera and speed enforcement systems in the field

·         Support the installation of camera equipment in field, often working alongside subcontractors

·         Plan and manage maintenance routines

·         Provide quality control support

·         Must be able to prioritize, comply with processes and quality checklists,

·         Maintain accurate records of equipment inventory, assignments and report service data

·         Must be able to organize, manage and safeguard truck stock parts and tools.

·         Must be able to effectively communicate with the customer and subcontractors in the field, fostering a good working relationship

·         Maintain a good driving record and a credit card account for expense reimbursement while in field

·         Conduct studies for new camera sites using equipment that you will temporarily install at intersections

·         Provide technical training to other personnel and departments as requested

·         Effectively prioritize, plan and manage time

Core Competencies

·         Strong electronics and computer skills for configurations and trouble-shooting

·         Good communication skills

·         Ability to work independently, responsibly, and safely

·         Ability to solve problems in the field independently, with judgment to seek help when needed

·         Ability to work well individually, in teams and with subcontractors

·         Must be effective verbal communicator and represent ATS positively

·         Ambitious and hard working with a clean drivers license and willing to take pre and post employment drug testing

Work Environment

·         Field work will occasionally require bending and lifting of as much as 50-75 lbs as well as operating hand and power tools

·         Regular driving and bucket truck operation. Ability to independently enter and operate the bucket at heights of up to 32’ high so cannot be afraid of heights).  Using a ladder also required.

·         Regular exposure to outside elements; accessing cramped spaces as required

·         Extensive travel required throughout US and Canada up to 75% of time.

Experience Required

·         1-3 years experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic components, power and connectivity wiring, computer hardware, etc

·         2-4 years of hands on work with electronics, electronic components, and data/video cabling

·         An associate's degree in Electronics or its equivalent is highly desirable.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. This position works under light supervision and reports to the Field Operations Manager.

·         General knowledge with Windows operating systems and Office applications