Transportation Construction Technician

Tasks

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

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

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

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

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

• Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.

• Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.

• Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.

• Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.

• Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.

• Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.

• Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.

• Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians or laborers.

• Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.

• Place and secure automatic counters, using power tools, and retrieve counters after counting periods end.

• Review traffic control or barricade plans to issue permits for parades or other special events or for construction work that affects rights of way, providing assistance with plan preparation or revision, as necessary.

• Time stoplights or other delays, using stopwatches.

• Maintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.

• Visit development or work sites to determine projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans or to suggest traffic control measures.

• Establish procedures for street closures or for repair or construction projects.

• Provide traffic information, such as road conditions, to the public.

• Monitor street or utility projects for compliance to traffic control permit conditions.

• Develop plans or long-range strategies for providing adequate parking space.

• Interview motorists about specific intersections or highways to gather road-condition information for use in planning.

Skills

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.