Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician

Reports To: Operations Manager

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time

Position Location: Jonesboro, GA

Overview:

The Equipment Technician is responsible for the maintenance and operation of solar and electronic traffic control equipment. This role involves travel in company vehicles and may require occasional nights out of town. While prior experience in traffic control, electrical, mechanical, forklift, or excavator work is beneficial, it is not mandatory. The technician will receive training under area supervisors to learn how to deploy and service various equipment.

Key Abilities for Position Success:

Building Collaborative Relationships: Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame. Establishes “win-win” relationships as opposed to “us versus them” relationships.

Reflects Company Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability

Daily Duties:

• Deliver and retrieve equipment to and from job sites.
• Travel in company vehicles to diagnose and repair equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Learn to program, calibrate, maintain, and repair traffic control devices, including message boards, arrow boards, cameras, variable speed limit signals, microwave sensors, and portable traffic signals.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of truck-mounted attenuators and related equipment.
• Support operations in the shop and on-site, including loading and painting concrete barrier walls.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to OSHA safety standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, especially when working in traffic or hazardous conditions.
• Perform additional assigned tasks to support the team

Position Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel as needed.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Strong analytical skills for practical problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems, along with troubleshooting techniques.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Attention to detail and precision in working with complex systems.
  • Analytical skills to interpret data and understand technical specifications.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration and reporting.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative work style.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies and processes.
• Dependable and reliable in completing tasks on schedule.
• Strong communication skills to convey information clearly and collaborate effectively.
• Flexibility to switch between team dynamics and solo work.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to complete tasks independently.
• Capable of analyzing situations and finding solutions collaboratively and independently.
• Willingness to support team goals while taking on individual responsibilities.
• Effective time management skills to balance team deadlines and personal workloads.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and foster a positive work environment.
• Consistent in performance, meeting both team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to navigate disagreements constructively, whether in a team or individual setting.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate situations from multiple perspectives.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions and communicate ideas.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

• Sit, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and crouch for extended periods of time.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or vehicles to exact positions.
• Ability to judge the distances between you and an object, depth perception.
• Ability to respond to a signal when it appears, reaction time.
• Coordinate the use of hands, arms, and legs fully. Reach for the handle and use it to manipulate objects and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Vision – the ability to see details at close range and details at distance (either naturally or with correction).
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Mental and visual attention is necessary to effectively complete work tasks.

Environmental Conditions

• Work outside and be exposed to the weather.
• Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e. safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.
• May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.