Field Traffic Data Specialist

NCDOT; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support traffic data collection and analysis within the Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division. The role requires installing traffic counters, collecting data, and processing counts weekly while traveling as needed.

The position emphasizes manual labor, operation of a state vehicle, and the ability to work in varied weather and nighttime conditions. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience performing manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Experience using laptop computers to manage files, submit reports, and communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments.
• Experience maintaining standard daily records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Traffic data collection and monitoring using portable counters.
• Install traffic counters on roadside in travel lanes; night work required on high-traffic routes.
• Process count data weekly using vendor and unit software; manage electronic count files.
• Periodic travel to urban areas and other areas outside assigned territory.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual labor

Laptop use

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

The NC Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support traffic data collection and analysis within the Traffic Survey Group of the Transportation Mobility and Safety Division. The role requires installing traffic counters, collecting data, and processing counts weekly while traveling as needed.

The position emphasizes manual labor, operation of a state vehicle, and the ability to work in varied weather and nighttime conditions. High school diploma or GED is required.