How do they match: Traffic Technicians

  • Traffic Technicians

  • Highway Traffic Control Technician
  • Traffic Analyst
  • Traffic Control Specialist
  • Traffic Control Technician
  • Traffic Engineer
  • Traffic Engineering Technician
  • Traffic Investigator
  • Traffic Monitor Specialist
  • Traffic Operations Engineer
  • Traffic Signal Technician
  • Traffic Survey Technician
  • Traffic Technician
  • Field Traffic Investigator

  • 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.

  • Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
  • Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.
  • Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
  • Interview motorists about specific intersections or highways to gather road-condition information for use in planning.
  • 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.
  • Monitor street or utility projects for compliance to traffic control permit conditions.
  • Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.
  • Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.
  • Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
  • Provide traffic information, such as road conditions, to the public.
  • Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians or laborers.
  • 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 traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
  • Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
  • Visit development or work sites to determine projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans or to suggest traffic control measures.

  • Analyze traffic data.
  • Arrange maintenance activities.
  • Plan work operations.
  • Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
  • Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation.