Traffic Count Technician

🕒 September 4

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

💵 $47k - $50k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1905

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Education • Science • Arts

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences is the primary academic unit at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. The college emphasizes research, scholarship, and creative activities, and provides students with essential skills such as critical thinking and effective communication. With more than 100 majors and minors across various departments, the College strives to equip students with a comprehensive education to explore and understand the world.

📋 Description

• Plan, schedule, and conduct traffic-count data collection across assigned Tennessee counties using TDOT technology and equipment • Travel to count locations and assess site, traffic, weather, and roadway conditions • Adjust schedules, start times, or locations to maintain safety and collect accurate data • Prepare, configure, deploy, monitor, inspect, and troubleshoot traffic counters and pneumatic tubes • Download, review, assess, and upload traffic-count data weekly • Report daily progress through TDOT’s data collection application • Prepare weekly reports covering completed counts, issues, schedule changes, and the following week’s work plan • Respond to TDOT Data Office requests and schedule recounts • Maintain, inspect, test, and troubleshoot traffic-counting equipment • Track equipment inventory and coordinate repairs, replacements, and supplies • Inspect and maintain PPE, safety devices, and the assigned vehicle • Conduct manual turning-movement counts and deploy traffic cameras as assigned • Select observation or camera locations, configure equipment, document site issues, and submit count data • Collaborate with TDOT and CTR staff • Help train and mentor new technicians and share best practices

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED • Equivalent of two years of full-time work experience • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Ability to recognize potential hazards and take appropriate precautions • Knowledge of computers and common software/tools for data entry, file handling, and communications • Familiarity with Windows, iPadOS, Microsoft Office, and Chrome/Firefox/Edge or similar browsers • Skill in maintaining accurate activity logs and basic reports/forms • Ability to read maps and navigate to designated count locations • Ability to perform labor-intensive outdoor field work in varying weather conditions • Ability to follow safety protocols while working in or near roadways • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting • Ability to communicate effectively and maintain productive stakeholder relationships • Ability to travel daily with frequent overnight travel • Resume required with application

🏖️ Benefits

• Assigned TDOT vehicle and traffic-counting equipment • Career development and coaching • Continued education • Development and training opportunities • Work-life balance support