How do they match: Traffic Technicians

  • Sign Technician
  • Radar Signal Processing Engineers
  • 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.

  • Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.
  • Establish procedures for street closures or for repair or construction projects.
  • Maintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.
  • Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.
  • Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
  • Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.

  • Repair electronic equipment.