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Career: Traffic Technicians
Job Description
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
74
|
Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints and requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, and procedures. |
67
|
Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting and sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness. |
62
|
Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current and projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency. |
61
|
Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, and radar speed checks, and code data for computer input. |
60
|
Visit development and work sites to determine projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans, or to suggest traffic control measures. |
57
|
Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment. |
57
|
Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, and changes in traffic systems. |
56
|
Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment. |
56
|
Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area. |
55
|
Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rate data, and proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow. |
55
|
Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, and other aids to illustrate observations and conclusions. |
49
|
Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified times. |
47
|
Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians and laborers. |
40
|
Establish procedures for street closures and for repair or construction projects. |
40
|
Place and secure automatic counters, using power tools, and retrieve counters after counting periods end. |
38
|
Compute time settings for traffic signals and speed restrictions, using standard formulas. |
37
|
Review traffic control or barricade plans to issue permits for parades and other special events and for construction work that affects rights of way, providing assistance with plan preparation or revision as necessary. |
36
|
Time stoplights or other delays, using stopwatches. |
36
|
Interview motorists about specific intersections or highways to gather road-condition information for use in planning. |
33
|
Monitor street and utility projects for compliance to traffic control permit conditions. |
33
|
Maintain and make minor adjustments and field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices. |
31
|
Lay out pavement markings for striping crews. |
25
|
Develop plans and long-range strategies for providing adequate parking space. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
72
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
68
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
64
|
Thinking Creatively
|
63
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
62
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
62
|
Processing Information
|
59
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
58
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
58
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
56
|
Getting Information
|
55
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
55
|
Interacting With Computers
|
54
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
50
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
47
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
46
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
44
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
41
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
35
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
34
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
34
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
34
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
34
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
33
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
32
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
29
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
29
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
25
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
24
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|