Traffic Technicians
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.
This is a specialization of
Other Transportation WorkersAI Impact Assessment
AI Resilience Score
Score 2/6: limited human advantage indicates this career is being transformed by AI
How we calculated this:
46% of tasks can be accelerated by AI
+4% projected (2024-2034)
EPOCH score: 11/25
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Education & Training
Typical Entry Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Time to Job Ready
1-3 years
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Technology Skills
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O*NET Code: 53-6041.00