Traffic Technician Job Description Template

Job title

Traffic Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable traffic technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will count traffic, study speeds and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Count traffic
• Study speeds
• Time signals
• Inspect signs and markings
• Set up counters
• Analyze data
• Support engineers
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of traffic counting and signal timing
• Attention to detail and communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician
• ITE training
• Work zone safety
• Experience with tube counters

Skills

• Data analysis
• MUTCD standards
• GIS
• Sign inspection
• Safety awareness
• Problem-solving

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work in the field and in city or state offices. Full-time daytime hours, with some night work.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.