How do they match: Traffic Technicians

  • Interview motorists about specific intersections or highways to gather road-condition information for use in planning.
  • Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.
  • Provide traffic information, such as road conditions, to the public.
  • Review traffic control or barricade plans to issue permits for parades or other special events or for construction work that affects rights of way, providing assistance with plan preparation or revision, as necessary.
  • Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.

  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.