Traffic Technicians
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.
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Median Annual Wage: $43,430
Education: Bachelor's degree (74%); Some college, no degree (10%); High school diploma or equivalent (8%)
Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)
Related Job Titles: Engineering Technician; Traffic Technician; Transportation Technician; Traffic Signal Technician (TST); Field Traffic Investigator; Traffic Control Technician; Traffic Investigator; Transportation Planning Technician; Traffic Analyst; Traffic Engineering Technician
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Traffic Technicians.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Traffic Technicians.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Traffic Technicians.
