Traffic Technician - Statewide

The Traffic Group•Little Rock, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Technician programs and places traffic-counting machines along interstate-level roadways, collects the machines after counts are complete, downloads traffic data to a computer, and prepares printouts. The position also conducts turning-movement counts when requested and helps maintain traffic-counting equipment. This is an entry-level, full-time position with a starting salary of $16–$18 per hour. Work hours vary; approximately 90% of the work is Monday through Friday and about 10% is on weekends. Regular daily and weekly travel and overnight stays are required. The position requires flexible hours, including overtime, and travel throughout the state, with overnight stays at least 95% of the year. Employees are home most weekends. The work is outdoors and involves regular exposure to the elements. The technician must safely operate a company vehicle and frequently enter and exit travel lanes while working in or near streets, highways, and freeways. The role may be performed alone or, occasionally, as part of a team on special projects. Applicants must watch the orientation training video at https://trafficgroup.com/orientation-video before applying. Attention to detail in the application process is part of the selection criteria, and applicants who do not fully follow the listed steps will not be considered. A $1,000 signing bonus is offered after successfully completing six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
Pass or already hold a Basic Work Zone Safety Training Course.
Read maps, navigate to sites, accurately collect GPS coordinates, and pass a map test.
Good verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
Able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, including bending, kneeling, and loading a vehicle or setting up and removing a work zone.
Able to operate hand and power tools, such as a hammer and crowbar.
Safety-conscious and able to work responsibly in or near roadways.
Able to work outdoors with regular exposure to the elements.
Able to work effectively alone and occasionally as part of a team.
Able to work flexible hours, including overtime, and travel throughout the state with overnight stays at least 95% of the year.
Must meet company policies and standards and federal and state laws regarding a background check.
Must obtain a negative drug test before hire and maintain this requirement throughout employment.
Must watch the orientation training video before applying and fully follow the application instructions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with radar, video-recording equipment used for traffic counting, and wireless technologies.
Strong electronics and computer skills for equipment configurations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Program and place traffic-counting machines along interstate-level roadways as instructed.
Collect traffic-counting machines when counts are complete.
Download data from traffic counters to a computer and prepare printouts.
Conduct turning-movement counts when requested.
Help maintain traffic-counting equipment.
Travel throughout the state and stay overnight as required.
Safely operate a company vehicle and work in or near roadways.