Traffic Engineering Technician

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a Traffic Engineering Technician to support its Traffic Engineering Division. This entry-level position involves managing traffic data, conducting field investigations, and collaborating with internal partners and residents. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of traffic engineering principles. Apply today to play a critical role in enhancing community safety and traffic management.

Qualifications

• Experience with traffic data collection and analysis.
• Ability to perform field investigations and data entry.
• Familiarity with traffic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic calming program operations.
• Assist in troubleshooting intersection problems.
• Investigate traffic complaints and requests.

Skills

Traffic Engineering Principles

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Position Information

The Traffic Engineering Technician position is located within the Cobb County Department of Transportation's Traffic Engineering Division. This role will play a key part in supporting the management of the County’s traffic calming program by overseeing its day-to-day operations. This position will be maintaining important traffic volume data collection efforts and accident databases for the County. Daily collaboration with a variety of partners, including residents as well as other internal groups within the Department, is one of the essential functions of this role. This role will require both external field work as well as internal office/computer capabilities on a regular basis.

Essential Functions

Investigates and reports on traffic complaints and requests for additional traffic control devices.

Monitors real time traffic from the TCC and provides real time communications regarding traffic conditions.

Performs field investigations in response to requests/concerns regarding traffic control signals and devices, e.g., school zones, new and existing subdivisions.

Gathers data from various sources for review, analysis and study purposes, e.g., conducting speed hump studies, setting traffic counters, setting up speed trailers.

Provides database verifications and uploading and/or downloading database as needed.

Assists County crews in trouble shooting intersection problems.

Performs data entry in the receipt, review, corrections and tracking of all traffic accidents; copies those reports involving County property damage and forwards accordingly.

Prepares written work orders to correct conditions to include recommending solution; prepares sketches and details to assist crews in implementing work orders.

Answers radio calls from crew members in the field and helps them verify problems by comparing field data to actual data in computer database.

Receives citizen complaints and reports of street light outages and ensures that these complaints are resolved; answers other questions and requests as received.

Drafts and verifies petitions and necessary documents for citizens requesting street lights, speed humps or other traffic control signage or devices in accordance with county ordinance.

Performs intersection sight distance studies; participates in gathering, tabulating and summarizing speed and volume data; performs turning movement counts; prepares signing plans for detours.

Prepares fact sheets for road closings and house moves.

Maintains database of county-wide lighting districts and district/quadrant traffic operations.

Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by two years previous experience that provides broad working knowledge of traffic engineering principles.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

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Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
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• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

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How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering?

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Please describe in full detail your experience in the traffic engineering field. Enter N/A if not applicable. " See resume" will not be accepted.

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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

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