Traffic Technician

Kleinfelder•Augusta, ME

11d

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder is seeking a Traffic Technician to support the Traffic Engineering Department with collecting field data. This position will report to our Augusta, ME office and will require travel to the following counties: Androscoggin Waldo Kennebec Oxford Franklin

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Knowledge of PC-based computer systems.
Basic mechanical aptitude to repair tubes and program counter box.
Good written and oral expression in English.
Strong organizational skills.
Familiarity with traffic and roadway safety.
Fundamental math skills include ability to measure and record linear measurements.
Current and valid state driver’s license.
Willingness to travel.
Physically fit and able to handle some heavy lifting.
Field work requires bending and lifting 10‑50 lbs., as well as operating hand and power tools (Hammers, crowbar).

Nice To Haves

Flagger Training Certification.
Understanding of basic practices and principles, techniques and/or terminology of traffic count data collection.
Competence in data processing and using technical software.
Familiarity with/use of count equipment and/or tablet systems.
Strong electronics and computer skills for configurations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Performing manual vehicle counts at intersections.
Frequent driving to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings.
Staging rubber tubes in road to count traffic.
Deploying traffic count equipment/cameras at intersections.
Compiling sketches, digital photographs, and other field data information.
Conducting general traffic observations and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of senior traffic technician or engineer.
Operating, maintaining and repairing field equipment.
Tracking and reporting recurring equipment failures.
Downloading and processing collected data.