Traffic Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 29,750 - 79,070; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Traffic Technician to conduct thorough field studies on traffic conditions. The role involves laying out pavement markings, placing automatic counters, computing signal timings, and preparing visual aids for findings. Essential skills include active listening, critical thinking, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and MATLAB. This position pays between $29,750 and $79,070 annually, depending on location, with higher salaries reported in Oregon, Nevada, and New York.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct field studies.
• Proficient in using various software tools and technologies.
• Solid communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.
• Place and secure automatic counters using power tools.
• Compute time settings for traffic signals.
• Prepare graphs and diagrams to illustrate findings.
• Establish procedures for street closures.
• Prepare work orders for traffic system changes.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Python

Autodesk AutoCAD

The MathWorks MATLAB

Oracle software

Salesforce software

Tableau

Bentley Microstation

ESRI ArcView

Structure query language SQL

Computer aided design and drafting software CADD

Job description

Traffic Technician

What Does it Take to Be a Traffic Technician?

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of a traffic engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.
• Place and secure automatic counters, using power tools, and retrieve counters after counting periods end.
• Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.
• Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
• Establish procedures for street closures or for repair or construction projects.
• Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.

Skills Needed to Be a Traffic Technician

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Tools & Technology Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• SAS
• R
• Oracle software
• Salesforce software
• Tableau
• Bentley Microstation
• ESRI ArcView
• Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
• Structure query language SQL

Salary

Traffic Technicians make between $29,750 and $79,070 a year.

Traffic Technicians who work in Oregon, Nevada, or New York make the highest salaries.