Transit Technology Specialist

Transit  Technology S pecialist  

Job Profile:  

Position Summary   

As the Transit   Technology   S pecialist   at Roam,   you'll   play a key role in ensuring the provision of secure and dependable public transit   technologies .   Reporting to the Director   of   Service Delivery and the Manager of Operations, the Transit   Technology   S pecialist   will   assist   to ensure the operational success of the entire transit system by implementing,   managing,   and   maintaining   all   BVRTSC’s I ntelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)  related components .  

Th e successful applicant will   embrace technology .   They   must be comfortable trouble shooting existing and future ITS hardware and software as it pertains to Roam transit buses and services. Experience with project management as it relates to the roll out of new transit related technologies, along with the confidence and ability to trouble shoot and   assist   with the maintenance of technical transit equipment is   .  

Responsibilities:  

• Continuously be on the   lookout   for ways of improvement with regards to transit related technologies .  

• Ensure the day-to-day readiness and operation of   Roam’s ITS systems.  

• Farebox maintenance   and   component   swapping,   component   cleaning   and   returns   management   with vendor.  

• Continual testing and maintenance of on-board   safety camera systems.  

• Trouble shooting and maintenance of on-board automatic passenger counting technology.  

• Assisting   with minor bus   component   installation and removal - such as swapping out bus radio components, bike racks, ski racks, small ITS components such as driver info screens, safety camera hard drives.  

• Ensure   ITS related   component   supplies are well stocked  ( e.g.   farebox   spare parts , ticket vending machine paper   tickets   and spare parts ) 

• Become familiar with Roam Transit’s A utomatic Vehicle Location   system .  

• Liaise directly with vendors and support technicians to ensure issues are addressed   in a timely manner .  

• Any other related duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:  

Education Requirement:  

• Highschool diploma  

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in IT/Transportation or related field and/or equivalent demonstrated knowledge and direct experience in related discipline.  

Experience:  

• Minimum of 3  years' experience in a technical role, dealing hand s -on with various technologies and hardware  

• Additional experience in an operations environment is desired.  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :  

• M ust be able to update real time transit service-related technologies and  be  comfortable trouble shooting existing and future ITS hardware and software as it pertains to Roam transit buses and services.  

• Solid understanding of public transportation/transit industry and trends is an asset.  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Excellent time management and organizational ability.  

• Demonstrated strong project and task management  skills.   

• Proficient computer skills and comfortable with embracing  new technology solutions.  

• Be able to  identify and respond to issues in a calm and professional  manner.  

Other Requirements, Conditions:  

• Must be legally able to work in Canada.  

• Must be  able to provide Criminal Record Check (not older than 6 months) 

• Valid Alberta Driver’s license, preferably Class 2, in good standing with no more that 3 demerits against the license in the past 2 years  

• Available for  occasional  weekend work throughout the year if requested and as  .  

Additional Information :  

• The position is eligible for full health/dental benefits, pension plan, flex health and wellness spending account, paid sick leave, active living purchase  loans and Roam public transit pass.