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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.