Traffic Technician
$41,600–$47,840 year
On-siteLong Island City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Program and collect traffic counting machines and tubes on roadway as instructed. Download data from counters, prepare printouts, and conduct turning movement counts when requested. Maintain traffic counting equipment, including operating hand and power tools. Navigate to sites using maps and GPS, collecting coordinates and traveling throughout the state with overnight stays at least 30% of the year. Lift objects up to 50lbs, work in travel lanes near roadways, and handle regular exposure to outside elements. Complete orientation training, pass a drug test, and hold a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record. This entry-level full-time role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and overtime.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 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
- Must be willing to work nights
- Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime and travel throughout the state with overnight stays at least 30% 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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