Field Traffic Data Technician

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Traffic Survey Group is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support the Traffic Monitoring System. You will install portable traffic counters, collect counts across multiple counties, and manage data using vendor software and laptops.

This role requires extensive travel, the ability to lift equipment, and independent work. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and performing manual labor in varied conditions.
• Ability to use a laptop to manage files, submit reports and communicate ideas clearly.
• Experience working in a team environment and maintaining daily records.

Responsibilities

• Collect traffic counts using portable traffic counters and sensors.
• Install and manage data collection equipment in assigned counties.
• Maintain electronic count files and prepare weekly reports.
• Travel to urban and rural areas; operate a vehicle and work at night when required.

Skills

Hand tools

Manual labor

Laptop experience

Team environment

Communication

Education

High school or GED

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Traffic Survey Group is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support the Traffic Monitoring System. You will install portable traffic counters, collect counts across multiple counties, and manage data using vendor software and laptops.

This role requires extensive travel, the ability to lift equipment, and independent work. A high school diploma is required.