Traffic Data Collector - Part-Time Field Counts

City of Burlington NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a part-time Traffic Counter to assist the Transportation Department’s Traffic Division. Responsibilities include driving to assigned worksites, counting vehicles at signalized intersections during designated time frames, and preparing detailed reports for supervision.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC driver’s license, and access to a working vehicle. Work is primarily on-site with weekday counts, typically two days per week, 7 am–7 pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Applicant to provide own properly working vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Traffic Monitoring and Analysis: Accurately count vehicles at signalized intersections for each turning movement during designated time frames (AM peak, off-peak, noon lunch hour, and PM peak) for a total of 8 hours.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned to support traffic monitoring and control operations.

Skills

Basic computing

Data management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Burlington is seeking a part-time Traffic Counter to assist the Transportation Department’s Traffic Division. Responsibilities include driving to assigned worksites, counting vehicles at signalized intersections during designated time frames, and preparing detailed reports for supervision.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC driver’s license, and access to a working vehicle. Work is primarily on-site with weekday counts, typically two days per week, 7 am–7 pm.