Traffic Technicians
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.
24 alternate job titles:
Collection Technician
Field Traffic Investigator
Highway Traffic Control Technician
Pavement Engineer
Permit Technician
Radar Signal Processing Engineers
Sign Technician
Street Light Technician
Survey Field Technician
Traffic Analyst
Traffic Control Laborer
Traffic Control Specialist
Traffic Control Technician
Traffic Engineering Technician
Traffic Investigator
Traffic Management Specialist
Traffic Monitor Specialist
Traffic Signal Technician (TST)
Traffic Specialist
Traffic Survey Technician
Traffic Technician
Transportation Analyst
Transportation Planning Technician
Transportation Technician
Salary Information
Traffic Technicians: $58,480 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. | General |
| Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services. | General |
| Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. | General |
| Arrange maintenance activities. | General |
| Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references. | General |
| Record operational details of travel. | General |
| Compile operational data. | General |
| Install metering equipment. | General |
| Time vehicle speed or traffic-control equipment operation. | General |
| Plan work operations. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Provide information to the general public. | General |
| Analyze traffic data. | Analysis |
| Supervise engineering or other technical personnel. | Management |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | Maintenance |
| Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards. | Maintenance |
| Create images of data, locations, or products. | Development |
| Develop program goals or plans. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Bentley MicroStation | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Dowling Associates TRAFFIX | Analytical or scientific software |
| JAMAR Technologies PETRAPro | Analytical or scientific software |
| Pd' Programming Intersection Magic | Analytical or scientific software |
| Traffic control software | Industrial control software |
| Traffic signal software | Industrial control software |
| Trafficware SimTraffic | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Structure query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist | Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction | Not Available |
| Certified Community Transit Manager | Community Transportation Association of America | Not Available |
| Electronics in Traffic Signal Technician | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Fiber Optic Technician for ITS, Traffic, Fire Alarm, and Communication Systems | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Guardrail Installer | American Traffic Safety Services Association | Not Available |
| Michigan Temporary Traffic Control | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Pavement Marking Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Pavement Markings Senior Technician Level III | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Professional Traffic Operations Engineer | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc. | Not Available |
| Roadway Lighting Technician Level I | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Roadway Lighting Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Signs Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Control Design Specialist | American Traffic Safety Services Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Control Supervisor | American Traffic Safety Services Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Control Technician | American Traffic Safety Services Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Operations Practitioner Specialist | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc. | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Bench Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Construction Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Design/Engineering Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Inspector Advanced Technologies | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Inspector Level I | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Operations Specialist | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc. | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Senior Bench Technician Level III | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Traffic Signal Technician Level I | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Transportation Center System Specialist Level I | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Transportation Center System Specialist Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Truck-Mounted Attenuator Operator | American Traffic Safety Services Association | Not Available |
| Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
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