Field Traffic Data Specialist

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Assistant to support traffic data collection and analysis across multiple counties. The role involves installing counters, collecting counts, and processing data weekly, with travel and overnight work as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the use of portable field equipment. A valid driver license is preferred, and you will operate a state-owned vehicle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with hand tools and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Valid driver license preferred or required to operate state vehicles.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect traffic counts using portable counters and sensors.
• Install pneumatic tube sensors on roadways and operate field equipment.
• Travel regularly, including nights, to collect data in assigned territory.
• Process count data weekly on a laptop and manage electronic files.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied weather and terrain conditions.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual labor

Teamwork

Laptop proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laptop computers

Job description

North Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Assistant to support traffic data collection and analysis across multiple counties. The role involves installing counters, collecting counts, and processing data weekly, with travel and overnight work as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the use of portable field equipment. A valid driver license is preferred, and you will operate a state-owned vehicle.