Traffic Engineering Technician (4660-50)
About The Position
Take the next step in your career with the Hamilton County Engineer's Office! We are seeking someone who specializes in Traffic. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Hamilton County! Under general supervision, the Traffic-Engineering Technician may perform entry to intermediate level office and/or field technical duties in support of a variety of Transportation Engineering office and/or field business units. Depending upon individual skills and organizational needs, individual employees may assist in planning, design, Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS, construction management, studies, computations, land surveying, land record management, asset management, grant coordination, or field operations.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) plus post-secondary education and/or training in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Must possess a valid state of residency driver’s license.
- Must remain insurable under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, and applicable standards and manuals.
- Ability to collect, interpret, and document technical traffic data.
- Ability to perform field work in and around active roadways.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard office software, AutoCAD, Flexi 22, and specialized traffic engineering tools.
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and maintain traffic data including traffic volumes, speeds, crash records, and roadway inventory information.
- Assist in conducting traffic engineering studies and evaluations in accordance with OMUTCD, ODOT, and FHWA standards.
- Perform, evaluate, document, with the placement and maintenance of traffic control devices, including signs, pavement markings, and related safety features.
- Perform traffic sign and pavement marking retroreflectivity inspections and maintain required compliance records.
- Conduct field inspections and site investigations in response to safety concerns, citizen requests, and service inquiries.
- Assist with the review of development plans, driveway permits, and temporary traffic control plans.
- Prepare technical reports, field notes, recommendations, and correspondence supporting engineering decisions.
- Operate traffic data collection equipment such as traffic counters, radar units, speed trailers, and retroreflectometers.
- Maintain traffic engineering databases, asset inventories, and GIS-related information.
- Coordinate with office staff, contractors, utilities, and other agencies on traffic-related matters.
- Respond to inquiries from the public and elected officials in a professional and technical manner.
- Assist engineers with traffic safety studies, roadway evaluations, and capital improvement projects.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
