Traffic Technician

Charlotte, County of (FL); Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a technically oriented field role focused on collecting and analyzing traffic data to support Traffic Engineering studies and transportation planning. You will install and maintain traffic counters, road tubes, cameras, radar units, and related equipment across county roadways.

In addition to fieldwork, you will organize data, prepare reports, and assist with studies related to speed zones and signal locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in collecting traffic, civil engineering, or related data.
• Working knowledge of civil and traffic engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze traffic data to support engineering studies.
• Install and maintain traffic counters, road tubes, cameras, radar units, and related equipment.
• Prepare reports and memorandums from field data and observations.
• Investigate citizen requests and provide information per state and federal requirements.
• Read and interpret technical plans and specifications to identify issues.
• Operate data collection equipment and GIS tools for data maintenance and reporting.

Skills

Data collection

Fieldwork

Reading plans

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cartegraph

Sign View

ArcView

ArcMap

GIS applications

Job description

Are you interested in how traffic data helps create safer, more efficient roadways? In this technical field role, you’ll collect and analyze real-world traffic information that supports Traffic Engineering studies, transportation planning, and responses to community concerns. Your work will provide valuable data used to better understand traffic patterns and support decisions that impact County roadways.

You’ll spend time in the field installing and maintaining traffic counters, road tubes, video cameras, radar units, and other specialized equipment used to measure traffic volume, speed, delays, and intersection movements. You’ll also conduct traffic counts and assist with specialized studies related to speed zones, intersections, and potential traffic signal locations.

Beyond fieldwork, you’ll organize, calculate, and enter collected data, prepare reports and memorandums, and maintain information related to traffic crashes, ordinances, and roadway operations. You’ll help turn field observations and raw data into useful information that supports traffic engineering decisions and roadway improvements.

You’ll also investigate citizen requests and concerns, provide information, and help identify solutions in accordance with state and federal requirements. Depending on operational needs, you may assist with hands‑on traffic signing installation, maintenance, or repair activities.

If you enjoy working both outdoors and with technology, have an eye for detail, and like using data to solve real‑world problems, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to safer and more efficient transportation throughout our community.

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in collecting traffic, civil engineering, or related data.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Within six (6) months of position assignment:
  • Must obtain and maintain Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.

You have a working knowledge of civil and traffic engineering principles and understand how they apply to traffic operations and roadway systems. You’re comfortable reading and interpreting technical plans and specifications and using field data to identify issues, evaluate conditions, and support informed decisions.

You’re skilled in operating traffic data collection equipment, including radar devices, traffic counters, time-mark equipment, and other specialized tools. You’re also comfortable using computers, tablets, Microsoft Office, and job-related systems such as Cartegraph, Sign View, ArcView, ArcMap, and other GIS applications to collect data, maintain records, and prepare reports.

You’re organized, dependable, and able to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines. You can collect and analyze information, identify problems, draw sound conclusions, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions while maintaining responsibility for specialized equipment.

Fieldwork is an important part of the position. You’re comfortable working safely around moving traffic, performing physical tasks outdoors, and working in varying weather conditions during both daytime and evening hours. You’re also able to operate a motor vehicle as required.

Above all, you communicate clearly and professionally, maintain accurate documentation, and provide responsive customer service. You work well with coworkers, leadership, service providers, and the public while supporting safe, accurate, and efficient traffic operations throughout the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of over 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an Affi​ctive Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.