Field Officer

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

If finding complex technological solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create seamless operations that result in efficiency for millions of customers.

In this role you will

• Configure, test, deploy, and upgrade Traffic Control Systems (Traffic Lights) and other field equipment.
• Provide expert Level 2 support for Traffic Control Systems, addressing escalations from maintenance service providers.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in field equipment, including telecommunications issues at 'node' sites.
• Install, upgrade, relocate, and replace equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Support advanced systems like Smart Motorways, tidal flow systems, light rail, and level crossing interfaces.
• Build, modify, test, and certify Traffic Control System personalities.
• Execute project tasks, including new site and phone line installations, relocations, reconstructions, and modifications.
• Integrate red light speed camera interfaces.
• Engage in trials of new technology, such as telecommunications services, new firmware, and new controllers.
• You will be working out of Rockdale and Yennora and Ability to work rostered hours, occasionally outside normal working hours and be part of a on-call roster for 24x7 support and travel across Metropolitan Sydney and regional areas as needed.

For more information, please view a copy of the role description.

About you

• Proven experience in Intelligent Transport Systems, particularly SCATS (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System).
• Proficient with telecommunications technologies like ADSL, NBN, 4G, 5G and Fibre Optic.
• Licensed Electrician with a White Card certification.
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Ability to work independently in challenging environments, including adverse weather and extreme heat.
• Strict adherence to Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for safety, especially when working near live traffic.
• Willingness to travel both within and outside the Sydney Metropolitan area.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours occasionally and participate in a 24/7 call-out roster.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check and required site inductions.
• Ensure continuous updates to configuration information, work instructions, problem tickets, and knowledge base materials as new technologies are integrated into the operational environment.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated and efficient transport system and services. We connect people, communities and industry. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 16th June 2024.

For more information about this role, please contact ***************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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