How do they match: Traffic Technicians

  • Sign Technician
  • Radar Signal Processing Engineers
  • Traffic Operations Engineer
  • Traffic Signal Technician

  • 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.

  • Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.
  • Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.
  • Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.
  • Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.

  • Compile operational data.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Plan work operations.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
  • Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation.