Traffic Technicians

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

• Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
• Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
• 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.
• Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
• 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.
• Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.
• Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
• Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.
• Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
• Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
• Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.