Traffic Technicians
Code: 53-6041.00
Description : Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
JobTitles : Engineering Technician, Traffic Technician, Transportation Technician, Traffic Signal Technician (TST), Field Traffic Investigator, Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Investigator, Transportation Planning Technician, Traffic Analyst, Traffic Engineering Technician
Tasks:
- Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
- Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.
- Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians or laborers.
- Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
- Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.
- Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
- Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.
- Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
- Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.
- Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.