Traffic Technicians

Also Called: Traffic Signal Technician (TST), Traffic Technician, Transportation Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$36,290

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Traffic Technicians do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Electronic counters
  • Variable message sign
  • Still cameras
  • Speed sensors
  • Drafting kits or sets

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Bentley Microstation

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 43% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 23% Some college, no degree
  • 12% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Traffic Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Civil Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Procurement Clerks

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Occupational Health & Safety Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Traffic Technicians across the country typically make.

$17.45 / hour
$36,290 /year

Entry Level

$25.12 / hour
$52,240 /year

Median Level

$37.90 / hour
$78,840 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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