Traffic Technician - Statewide

THE TRAFFIC GROUP INC; Village of Hammondsport (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Appone is seeking an entry-level Traffic Counter to install and service traffic counting equipment along major roadways. The role involves loading and configuring devices, collecting data, and supporting turning movement counts as needed.

The position offers 90% travel Monday–Friday with ~10% weekends, requiring endurance and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. A valid driver’s license and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License with excellent driving record.
• Must pass background check.
• Must obtain a negative drug test prior to hire and maintain throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Program and place traffic counting machines along interstate level roadways.
• Collect traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts.
• Download data from traffic counters to computer and prepare printouts.
• Conduct turning movement counts when requested.
• Maintain traffic counting equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

GPS data interpretation

Job description

This is an entry level position with a starting salary of $18-$20/hour.

• Programs and places traffic counting machines along interstate level roadways 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.

• Regular 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 95% 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

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.