Occupation Profile

Traffic Technicians

(SOC Code : 53-6041)

in California

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.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Short-term on-the-job training .

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
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California	2012	1st Qtr	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.

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.

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

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Top Skills used in this Job

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.

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

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

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

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

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

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

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