How do they match: Traffic Technicians

  • Traffic Operations Engineer

  • Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.
  • Maintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.
  • Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
  • Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.

  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Compile operational data.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Install metering equipment.
  • Plan work operations.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Repair electronic equipment.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
  • Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation.