Traffic Technician

Charlotte, County of • 7000 Florida Street Punta Gorda 33950, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this technical field role, you’ll collect and analyze real-world traffic information that supports Traffic Engineering studies, transportation planning, and responses to community concerns. Your work will provide valuable data used to better understand traffic patterns and support decisions that impact County roadways. You’ll spend time in the field installing and maintaining traffic counters, road tubes, video cameras, radar units, and other specialized equipment used to measure traffic volume, speed, delays, and intersection movements. You’ll also conduct traffic counts and assist with specialized studies related to speed zones, intersections, and potential traffic signal locations. Beyond fieldwork, you’ll organize, calculate, and enter collected data, prepare reports and memorandums, and maintain information related to traffic crashes, ordinances, and roadway operations. You’ll help turn field observations and raw data into useful information that supports traffic engineering decisions and roadway improvements. You’ll also investigate citizen requests and concerns, provide information, and help identify solutions in accordance with state and federal requirements. Depending on operational needs, you may assist with hands-on traffic signing installation, maintenance, or repair activities. If you enjoy working both outdoors and with technology, have an eye for detail, and like using data to solve real-world problems, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to safer and more efficient transportation throughout our community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in collecting traffic, civil engineering, or related data.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Within six (6) months of position assignment: Must obtain and maintain Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Working knowledge of civil and traffic engineering principles and how they apply to traffic operations and roadway systems.
• Comfortable reading and interpreting technical plans and specifications.
• Skilled in operating traffic data collection equipment, including radar devices, traffic counters, time-mark equipment, and other specialized tools.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets, Microsoft Office, and job-related systems such as Cartegraph, Sign View, ArcView, ArcMap, and other GIS applications.
• Organized, dependable, and able to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Able to collect and analyze information, identify problems, draw sound conclusions, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Able to maintain responsibility for specialized equipment.
• Comfortable working safely around moving traffic.
• Able to perform physical tasks outdoors.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions during both daytime and evening hours.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle as required.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide responsive customer service.
• Work well with coworkers, leadership, service providers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze real-world traffic information.
• Install and maintain traffic counters, road tubes, video cameras, radar units, and other specialized equipment.
• Measure traffic volume, speed, delays, and intersection movements.
• Conduct traffic counts and assist with specialized studies related to speed zones, intersections, and potential traffic signal locations.
• Organize, calculate, and enter collected data.
• Prepare reports and memorandums.
• Maintain information related to traffic crashes, ordinances, and roadway operations.
• Investigate citizen requests and concerns, provide information, and help identify solutions.
• Assist with hands-on traffic signing installation, maintenance, or repair activities (depending on operational needs).

What This Job Offers

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