Traffic Technician (MD, Baltimore)

The Traffic Group Limited; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

The Traffic Group Limited seeks a Traffic Technician to operate and manage traffic counting equipment across the state. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and data download tasks, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

We offer an entry-level pathway, weekly travel, and a $1,000 signing bonus after six months of employment. Expect 90% weekday hours with some weekends and overtime.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level, full-time position with hours varying.
• Must read maps, navigate to sites and collect GPS coordinates accurately.
• Good verbal and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Earth.
• Prior safety training is preferred (Basic Work Zone Safety Training).
• Overnight travel across the state and weekend work if required.

Responsibilities

• Programs and places traffic counting machines and tubes onto roadway as instructed.
• Collects traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts.
• Downloads data from traffic counters to computer and prepares printouts.
• Conducts turning movement counts when requested.
• Helps to maintain traffic counting equipment.

Skills

Map reading

GPS coordinates

Verbal/written communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

GPS software

Google Earth

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Traffic Technician

Salary $18 per hour Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Traffic Technician Number of Openings 1

Signing Bonus of $1,000 after successfully completing 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Programs and places traffic counting machines and tubes onto roadway as instructed.
• Collects traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts
• Downloads data from traffic counters to computer and prepares printouts
• Conducts turning movement counts when requested
• Helps to maintain traffic counting equipment

Position Requirements

This is an entry-level, full-time position. The hours vary with approximately 90% of the work is Monday - Friday with about 10% on weekends.

• Daily/weekly travel and overnight stays are required. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime and travel throughout the state with overnight stays at least 50% or more during the year. Home most weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs while loading vehicle and setting up/removing work zone, including bending, kneeling, lifting 10-50 lbs as well as operating hand and power tools (hammer, crowbar, etc.)
• Safety conscious and must pass or already hold Basic Work Zone Safety Training Course
• Must be able to read maps, navigate to sites and collect GPS coordinates accurately and pass a map test. Must have good verbal/written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills along with good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
• Familiar with radar, video recording equipment (used for traffic counting), and wireless technologies a plus along with strong electronics and computer skills for configurations needed along with trouble-shooting.
• Work is outdoors. Candidates should be able to handle regular exposure to the outside elements.
• Must be able to operate company vehicle safely while frequently entering and exiting travel lanes, including the ability to work responsibly and safely in/near roadways (streets, highways, freeways)
• Must be able to work effectively alone and, occasionally, as a team on special projects.
• Must have High School Diploma/GED as well as Valid Driver’s License w/excellent driving record. Must meet company policies and standards as well as federal and state laws regarding a background check.
• Must obtain a Negative Drug test prior to hire and maintain throughout employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.