Traffic Data Field Technician

Tri State Traffic Data Inc; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Year-end performance bonus

Gas card

Job summary

Tri-State Traffic Data Inc. is seeking Traffic Data Field Technicians to perform short-term traffic counts across locations within the Mid/Lower Hudson Valley and nearby regions. The role may include video-based turning movement counts and setting cameras to record traffic flow.

Candidates must be reliable, physically fit, and able to work outdoors in all weather. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work independently after training are essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Strong computer skills to manage data collection.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Physically fit for fieldwork in roadway environments.
• Ability to work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct short term traffic counts at various locations.
• Set traffic cameras and collect turning movement data when required.
• Work outdoors in all weather, adhering to safety protocols.

Skills

Reliability

Strong computer skills

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work

Independence

Safety awareness

Job description

Benefits:

• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Donation matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Tri-State Traffic Data Inc. is looking to hire Traffic Data Field Technicians to conduct short term traffic counts.

Tri-State Traffic Data was awarded a NYSDOT contract to collect traffic counts at various locations throughout the Mid/Lower Hudson Valley Region. In general, not farther then a 2 Hour radius of Utica, NY. The counters are normally set on a weekly basis, and remain out for 72 hours minimum, and then picked up by the crew.

There may be additional work at times conducting video based turning movement counts. This work entails setting traffic cameras out to record traffic passing through intersections or mid block locations.

Candidate Requirements

• Reliable, responsible, organized, trustworthy & punctual.
• Have strong computer skills.
• Be physically fit and able to move quickly when necessary while working in the roadway.
• Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Not adverse to working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Able to work independently once fully trained managing all field and administrative aspects of the job.

Benefits for the position include a company vehicle, year end performance bonus, gas card and credit card for expenses. If hired after the temporary training period, we also offer a Simple IRA savings plan, paid vacation / holidays and reimbursement for health insurance.

All major summer holidays (Memorial Day/July 4th/Labor Day) are off.

The NYSDOT work season is January thru November 15 with other types of work available into December. Work is not permitted when snow will impact travel patterns.

Please visit our website at: www.tstdata.com

Candidates should watch this PennDOT video. The NYSDOT work is similar but with a two person crew. You will need to manually load the link into your browser:

https://youtu.be/ZuJHDb825bY

Tri-State Traffic Data Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provided equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $23.00 (Driver) to $28.00/hour (Crew Chief)