[Hiring] Operations Support Specialist @Quarterhill

Role Description

The Operations Support Specialist is responsible for providing operational and technical support for tolling technology, lane controller systems, and intelligent transportation systems products nationwide. This role works closely with field technicians, system administrators, IT teams, and customers to ensure the highest level of system availability and customer satisfaction.

• Monitor system health, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, manage incidents and service level agreements through ServiceNow.
• Coordinate escalations and support the installation and testing of new hardware and system components.
• Participate in a 24/7/365 support rotation to ensure continuous operational coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in a technology, electronics, or IT-related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in customer service, technical support, operations support, or an IT-related field preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with service desk or help desk ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows server installation and configuration is a plus.
• Experience with systems monitoring tools and operational dashboards.
• Knowledge base article creation and documentation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with tolling technology or intelligent transportation systems is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Inductive and deductive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and respond effectively during high-priority incidents.

Requirements

• Provide front-line technical support to internal and external customers.
• Handle incoming customer calls, incidents, and support requests from multiple communication channels.
• Manage service level agreements (SLAs) through ServiceNow to ensure customer support requirements are met.
• Communicate incident updates, outages, and resolutions to stakeholders.
• Triage and prioritize incidents quickly based on severity and customer impact.
• Document incidents, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the work management system.
• Prepare SLA and operational performance reports as needed.
• Update and maintain support documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Provide feedback to improve operational procedures and support processes.
• Assist with training and mentoring newer team members.
• Share operational knowledge and best practices with the team.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for support operations and documentation.
• Provide support coverage during scheduled shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations as required.

Benefits

• Paid days off (i.e. vacation, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program