Field Traffic Data Technician

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT seeks an Engineering Assistant in Pender County, NC to support traffic data collection for the Traffic Survey Group. The role involves installing and operating portable counters, collecting volume data, and managing count files using vendor software.

Extensive travel is required, including night work on busy highways. A high school diploma is required; familiarity with hand tools and field data collection is preferred. The position entails lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to perform manual and physical labor in varied environmental conditions.
• Experience using laptops to manage files, submit reports, and communicate ideas clearly.
• Ability to work in a team to complete assignments and maintain daily records.
• Strong communication and ability to keep standard reports up to date.

Responsibilities

• Collect traffic counts using portable traffic counters.
• Install or service traffic counters on roadways, including pneumatic sensors.
• Process count data weekly using laptop software and vendor tools.
• Travel within Sampson, Duplin, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen counties.
• Maintain electronic count files and generate basic reports.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual labor

Laptop use

Team environment

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NCDOT seeks an Engineering Assistant in Pender County, NC to support traffic data collection for the Traffic Survey Group. The role involves installing and operating portable counters, collecting volume data, and managing count files using vendor software.

Extensive travel is required, including night work on busy highways. A high school diploma is required; familiarity with hand tools and field data collection is preferred. The position entails lifting up to 50 lbs.