Field Technician

The Traffic Group • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level, full-time position. The hours vary with approximately 90% of the work is Monday - Friday with about 10% on weekends. Daily/weekly travel and overnight stays are required. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime and travel throughout the state with overnight stays at least 25% or more during the year. Home most weekends. Work is outdoors. Candidates should be able to handle regular exposure to the outside elements. Must be able to operate company vehicle safely while frequently entering and exiting travel lanes, including the ability to work responsibly and safely in/near roadways (streets, highways, freeways). Must be able to work effectively alone and, occasionally, as a team on special projects.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs while loading vehicle and setting up/removing work zone, including bending, kneeling, lifting 10-50 lbs as well as operating hand and power tools (hammer, crowbar, etc.)
• Safety conscious and must pass or already hold Basic Work Zone Safety Training Course
• Must be able to read maps, navigate to sites and collect GPS coordinates accurately and pass a map test.
• Must have good verbal/written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills along with good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
• Must have High School Diploma/GED as well as Valid Driver’s License w/excellent driving record.
• Must meet company policies and standards as well as federal and state laws regarding a background check.
• Must obtain a Negative Drug test prior to hire and maintain throughout employment

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with radar, video recording equipment (used for traffic counting), and wireless technologies a plus along with strong electronics and computer skills for configurations needed along with trouble-shooting.

Responsibilities

• Programs and places traffic counting machines and tubes onto roadway as instructed
• Collects traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts
• Downloads data from traffic counters to computer and prepares printouts
• Conducts turning movement counts when requested
• Helps to maintain traffic counting equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED