Entry Level Traffic Data Collection Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Traffic Systems Tech I: Performs entry-level work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Traffic Systems Tech II: Performs [routine] work activities related to the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance and [programming] of traffic systems, communication, illumination and/or data collection devices/systems. Work may be performed in heavy traffic and may require extensive statewide travel. Work may require contact with governmental and private entities. [Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details].

Traffic Systems Tech I: 

• Assists in collecting and downloading vehicle classification and Weight-In-Motion (WIM) data.
• Assists in inspecting construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install and maintain traffic-related systems/equipment in accordance with plans and specifications and contract requirements. 
• Assists in installing, maintaining, modifying, adjusting, testing, troubleshooting, inspecting and/or repair of electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection, and/or illumination systems. 
• Assists in installing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware and software pertaining to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System. 
• Assists in responding to complaints and identifying problems regarding traffic signal timing/traffic congestion and assists in developing recommendations for long-term solutions. 

Traffic Systems Tech II: 

• Essential Duties (in addition to Traffic Systems Technician I duties): -
• Identifies, troubleshoots and problem solves possible new site characteristics. 
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements. 
• Installs, maintains and replaces TV cameras, motorized LED and fiber optic signs and cables; monitors communication devices/systems; as required moves related equipment/items -
• Installs, maintains, modifies, adjusts, tests, troubleshoots, inspects and/or repairs electronic traffic control, communication, traffic data collection and/or illumination systems. 
• Installs, troubleshoots and maintains hardware and software related to traffic systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems or the Statewide Traffic Analysis and Reporting System

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Traffic Systems Tech I: No experience required

Traffic Systems Tech II: 1 YEAR Construction, electronic troubleshooting, electrical construction/ installation, electromechanical, traffic management, transportation engineering, design, traffic systems maintenance (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). 

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate - Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A" License, within 180 calendar days from date of employment.

Commercial Driver's License

Traffic Systems Tech I:

• Construction equipment operations 
• Electrical construction procedures 
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies 
• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade 
• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment 

Traffic Systems Tech II: 

• Construction equipment operations 
• Electrical construction procedures 
• Concepts, techniques and tools used in planning, designing and implementing database management systems and related technologies
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps 
• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade

• Subject to inside and ourside environmental conditions 
• Subject to noise 
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device 
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently carry or lift objects up to 25 lbs. 
• Climbing- ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc 
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling 
• Stooping- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist 
• Reaching-extending hands and arms in any direction 
• Pushing- using upper extremeties to press againt object with forve to move in a direction 
• Lifting- raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

• To be selected for and continue employment in this position, the selected incumbent must maintain the security or integrity of the agency's critical infrastructure and will be subject to regular assessments of criminal history and/or reviewed for connections to foreign adversaries.