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Traffic Technicians

SOC 53-6041.00

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.

Zone 3 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Speaking

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Complex Problem Solving

3.2

Judgment and Decision Making

3.2

Writing

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.9

Transportation

3.9

English Language

3.6

Engineering and Technology

3.5

Law and Government

3.3

Mathematics

3.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Key Tasks

1Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.

2Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.

3Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.

4Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.

5Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.

Also Known As

Collection Technician Engineering Technician Field Traffic Investigator Highway Traffic Control Technician Permit Technician Radar Signal Processing Engineers Sign Technician Street Light Technician Survey Field Technician Traffic Analyst