Field Technician (AR, Little Rock)

Witt/Kieffer; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in traffic management is seeking an entry-level position for traffic counting. The role involves placing and collecting traffic counting equipment, data management, and requires a valid driver's license. Candidates should be safety-conscious, able to lift heavy objects, and possess good communication and organizational skills. This full-time position requires travel throughout the state and offers a starting salary of $16-$18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs.
• Must pass a drug test prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Place and collect traffic counting machines and tubes.
• Download data from traffic counters and prepare printouts.
• Conduct turning movement counts when requested.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

Radar equipment

Video recording equipment

Job description

NOTE: your attention to detail in the application process is part of the selection criteria. You will not be considered for employment if you do not fully follow the steps listed below.

This is an entry level position with a starting salary of $16-$18 per hour.

> Programs and places traffic counting machines and tubes onto roadway as instructed

> Collects traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts

> Downloads data from traffic counters to computer and prepares printouts

> Conducts turning movement counts when requested

> Helps to maintain traffic counting equipment

Position Requirements

- This is an entry-level, full-time position. The hours vary with approximately 90% of the work is Monday - Friday with about 10% on weekends.

- Daily/weekly travel and overnight stays are required. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime and travel throughout the state with overnight stays at least 25% or more during the year. Home most weekends.

- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs while loading vehicle and setting up/removing work zone, including bending, kneeling, lifting 10-50 lbs as well as operating hand and power tools (hammer, crowbar, etc.)

- Safety conscious and must pass or already hold Basic Work Zone Safety Training Course

- Must be able to read maps, navigate to sites and collect GPS coordinates accurately and pass a map test. Must have good verbal/written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills along with good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.

- Familiar with radar, video recording equipment (used for traffic counting), and wireless technologies a plus along with strong electronics and computer skills for configurations needed along with trouble-shooting.

- Work is outdoors. Candidates should be able to handle regular exposure to the outside elements.

- Must be able to operate company vehicle safely while frequently entering and exiting travel lanes, including the ability to work responsibly and safely in/near roadways (streets, highways, freeways)

- Must be able to work effectively alone and, occasionally, as a team on special projects.

- Must have High School Diploma/GED as well as Valid Driver’s License w/excellent driving record. Must meet company policies and standards as well as federal and state laws regarding a background check.

- Must obtain a Negative Drug test prior to hire and maintain throughout employment

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.