operator

operations associate

traffic engineer

product support

engineer

Iteris, Inc

From day one, Iteris' office felt like a prison of monotony. The uninspiring environment, filled with drab walls and dreary cubicles, sucked the life out of me. It seemed like they put no effort into creating a vibrant or motivating workspace, leaving employees feeling trapped and unmotivated.

The management at Iteris was a complete disaster. Incompetent and clueless managers were in charge, making decisions that defied logic. They lacked the skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively, resulting in chaos and frustration. Promotions were based on favoritism rather than merit, leaving deserving employees overlooked and demoralized.

Work-life balance? Forget about it. At Iteris, work consumed every waking moment. The never-ending deadlines and overwhelming workload made it impossible to have any semblance of a personal life. The company demanded loyalty at the expense of our well-being, causing stress levels to skyrocket. Burnout became the norm, with no support or concern from management.

Communication within the company was a constant battle. Important information was rarely shared, leaving employees in the dark about crucial matters. Decisions seemed to be made in secret, and transparency was nonexistent. It created an atmosphere of distrust and confusion, making it impossible to work efficiently or feel like a valued member of the team.

Iteris' treatment of customers was equally abysmal. The company consistently delivered subpar products and services, showing a complete disregard for quality. Customer complaints were met with indifference, as if they couldn't care less about client satisfaction. It was clear that profit was prioritized over providing a positive experience for those who relied on their services.

Ethics seemed to be an alien concept at Iteris. The company engaged in questionable business practices, exploiting vulnerable individuals and disregarding environmental concerns. They were willing to sacrifice integrity for short-term gains, undermining their credibility and betraying the trust of their customers.

CEO of the company runs it with an iron fist, micro manages everything from acquisitions to trinkets for trade shows. Zero delegation of authority to managers and VPs. Values consulting side of the business; values people with same ethnicity.
Product side of the business makes money and has a talented staff, top management on that side is sharp. Innovative products, great part of the company to work for, yet not as valued as the consulting side.
A lot of turn over in the company including top management. Marketing area has had high turnover in the last five years.
No severence given to anyone- top VPs to staff are given two weeks if position is eliminated. Negotiate a separation package in advance of employment. Consulting side of the business is highly valued, best place to be in the company at this time.

Iteris is a great company to work for.  That being said, we are contracted to work at VDOT Emergency Operations Center, which is staffed 24/7, and extra staffing is required for any weather related incidents such as snow, or high winds with rain.  

We monitor State Police and dispatch our Safety Service Drivers to assist motorists on the Interstate with vehicle problems or accidents.  We light signs advising motorists of the accident / road work and inform them of which lane is blocked.  
We handle 34 counties in Va, which means local law enforcement calls us if they need VDOT assistance with any issues in their counties, such as snow removal, power lines down in the road, overturned vehicles in the road, etc... 

I monitor the operators incidents and provide coaching when I find errors with their work.  I also send daily reports to VDOT and Iteris Management.

I have been with Iteris for about a year and have seen A LOT of change in a relatively short period of time--including a change in CEO.  The new CFO and interim CEO are FABULOUS!!!  The rest of my peers are highly intelligent, collaborative and work at a very fast pace.  Iteris has strong brand recognition in two of its three divisions: Roadway and Systems.  Our newest business line, Performance Analytics, is making a strong, positive presence in the Agriculture market.  Overall, I am very happy about my decision to join this firm.  The changes that have taken place in the past few months are driving a VERY positive culture change and it is evident that Iteris is headed in the right direction with a very bright future.

When I started Iteris was going through many changes. They fired their CEO, CFO, HR Director and many other managers. Every year they lay off people so you never felt secure in your position.  They also required a timecard even if you were not a contractor. Thier benefits got better with new the new HR Vice President but that came much latter. The new CEO is very good and has make a lot of improvements. They lay-off over 200 people in 2018 after the new GM was hired in 2017. I think it is much better now.

Typical work days were self-managed with projects being assigned with reasonable time frames for work completion. I learned self-driven project management and great ethics for work. The team is small but very talented and supportive. Hardest part of the job is pushing yourself. The hardest part was also part of the most enjoyable. The project driven focus gives you the chance to learn and develop your skills at a high pace. Even better though is the ability to develop your own projects with your own methods. Great benefits, better managment, and flexible environment.

Too many hours of work, no work life balance, the materials, shipping and receiving dept are a mess!!! The lead is very thorough and hard working, but the department is very understaffed. When asking for help, none was given and was told to meet unrealistic expectations the supervisor is intelligent regarding lean manufacturing, but lacks the knowledge to manage from an operations point of view, very Micro Managed !!! I will not recommend a job here as a material handler.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Iteris Company, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment I joined the team, I was greeted with warmth and support from my colleagues and superiors. The company's culture fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, where everyone's ideas are valued and respected. The leadership team is truly inspiring, providing clear direction and encouraging professional growth. The level of professionalism and dedication exhibited by the entire staff is remarkable. 

Compensation for the amount of travel and the expectations did not match even remotely close to industry standard. The main goal at Iteris was stockholder delight and to drive the good employees as hard as possible. You always get a thank but right after that they need more...Keep doing what your doing...

Good: bosses usually give a high degree of freedom, 9 hour workdays with half-day on Friday. Small company feel with autonomy associated with it.

Bad: Conflicts between upper management who wants to change/improve things and middle management which are old guards and want things to stay the same. Small company feel means that there are potentially lack of people to learn from.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Operator 20 salaries reported	$21.56 per hour
Operations associate 7 salaries reported	$60,900 per year
Traffic engineer 4 salaries reported	$98,938 per year
Product support 13 salaries reported	$93,077 per year
Engineer 3 salaries reported	$108,333 per year

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