Field Technician for Deep South/ Gulf Coast traffic projects

Quality Counts LLC • Slidell, LA

13d • $0 - $23

About The Position

Quality Counts is hiring a full-time Transportation Field Technician located in or within a 10–30 mile radius of St. Tammany Parish / Northshore (West/North). The role involves outdoor, hands-on work installing and retrieving traffic data collection equipment across Louisiana, including in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Slidell. The technician works independently in the field, follows project instructions and safety procedures, and downloads collected data to internal computer systems. Local travel is required, with occasional travel to neighboring states, including Mississippi and west Alabama. The schedule is flexible Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work, and varies between slow and peak seasons. The position pays $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Relevant labor, field, construction, installation, maintenance, landscaping, warehouse, transportation, or other hands-on work experience.
• Enjoys physical work and prefers being outdoors and on the move.
• Dependable and comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
• Takes initiative, can troubleshoot when plans change in the field, and is responsive and highly communicative.
• Pays attention to detail and takes pride in completing work correctly.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders approximately 15 feet, and safely operate power tools.
• Comfortable using a computer for data downloading tasks.
• Comfortable with a variable schedule, including slow and peak seasons.
• Can work a flexible Monday–Friday schedule and occasional weekends, approximately one or two Saturdays or Sundays per month.

Responsibilities

• Drive across Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Slidell, to install and retrieve traffic data collection equipment.
• Perform moderate physical labor, including installing video detection cameras and pneumatic road tubes.
• Work independently in the field while following project instructions, safety procedures, and deadlines.
• Travel locally and occasionally to neighboring states, including Mississippi and west Alabama.
• Download collected data from traffic equipment to internal computer systems.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance packages.
• PTO accruing at 184 hours annually during years one through five and 224 hours annually after five years.
• 40 hours of annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Hands-on training.
• Company vehicle provided for travel to and from work sites only.
• 401(k) with employer contribution, effective one year after employment.
• Outdoor, active work with visible results at the end of the day.
• The opportunity to see firsthand how collected data helps engineers and planners make decisions about local roads and infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed