Field Operations Technician for Transportation Projects

Quality Counts LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for travel to

Hands-on paid training

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Part-time sick pay

Overtime opportunities

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Quality Counts LLC in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time Field Operations Technician-Transportation to support traffic data collection across the greater Baton Rouge area. This hands-on role involves outdoor fieldwork, driving to sites, and independent work with occasional travel to nearby states.

The position offers a flexible schedule with peak-season hours and opportunities for overtime. It includes on-site training and a company vehicle for site travel, with data downloaded to company

Qualifications

• Has relevant labor, field, construction, installation, maintenance, delivery, landscaping, warehouse, transportation, or other hands-on work experience.
• Enjoys physical work and outdoor environments.
• Flexible part-time schedule: ~10–15 hrs/wk in slow seasons and 30+ hrs with overtime in peak seasons.
• Reliable commute to Baton Rouge, LA.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders (~15 ft), and safely operating power tools.
• Comfortable using a computer for data downloading tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive across Louisiana and neighboring states installing and retrieving traffic data collection equipment.
• Perform moderate physical labor, including installing video detection cameras and pneumatic road tubes.
• Work independently in the field following project instructions, safety procedures, and deadlines.
• Occasionally join teammates in nearby communities to conduct traffic surveys and parking studies.
• Travel locally and, when opportunities arise, to projects in other parts of the country.
• Download collected data from traffic equipment to internal computer systems.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Independence

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Job description

If you’d rather spend your workday moving than sitting behind a desk, this may be your kind of job! Quality Counts (QC), the leader in traffic data collection, is hiring a part-time Traffic Field Technician to support projects throughout the greater Baton Rouge area.

This is a hands-on labor position for someone who is dependable, comfortable working outdoors and on the road, and takes pride in getting a job done right. Your work helps collect the real-world traffic data engineers and planners use to improve roads and infrastructure in local communities.

Field Operations Technician-Transportation – Duties:

• Drive across Louisiana and neighboring states installing and retrieving traffic data collection equipment.
• Perform moderate physical labor, including installing video detection cameras and pneumatic road tubes.
• Work independently in the field while following project instructions, safety procedures, and deadlines.
• Occasionally join teammates in nearby communities to conduct traffic surveys and parking studies.
• Travel locally and, when opportunities arise, to projects in other parts of the country.
• Download collected data from traffic equipment to internal computer systems.

Field Operations Technician-Transportation – Requirements:

• Has relevant labor, field, construction, installation, maintenance, delivery, landscaping, warehouse, transportation, or other hands‑on work experience.
• Enjoys physical work and prefers being outdoors and on the move.
• Comfortable with a variable part‑time schedule: approximately 10‑15 hours per week during slower seasons and 30+ hours, including overtime opportunities, during peak seasons.
• Can commit to limited time off during May and October, our two busiest field seasons.
• Reliable commute to Baton Rouge, LA required. This position starts daily from our office/warehouse before heading to field assignments.
• Dependable and comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
• Takes initiative and can troubleshoot when plans change in the field.
• Pays attention to the details and takes pride in completing work correctly.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders (~15 feet), and safely operate power tools.
• Comfortable using a computer for data downloading tasks.

Field Operations Technician-Transportation – Benefits:

• 40 hours of annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 40 hours (5‑day equivalent) of annual part‑time/sick pay
• Opportunities for overtime during busy seasons
• Hands‑on, paid training
• Company vehicle provided for travel to and from work sites
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution (effective one year after employment)
• Opportunities for local and nationwide travel
• A job that keeps you moving, gets you outside, and gives you visible results at the end of the day
• See the impact of your work firsthand as the data you collect helps engineers and planners make decisions about local roads and infrastructure

Field Operations Technician-Transportation – Salary:

$20.00 per hour

Compensation details: 20 Hourly Wage