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Belk

Clinique Counter Manager - Full Time

Statesboro, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

The Beauty Counter Manager drives personal and team results within an assigned brand, demonstrating ... Partner with store leaders to ensure team schedules align with business needs, traffic plans, and ...

Belk

Clinique Counter Manager - Full Time

Statesboro, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

The Beauty Counter Manager drives personal and team results within an assigned brand, demonstrating ... Partner with store leaders to ensure team schedules align with business needs, traffic plans, and ...

Belk

Estee Lauder Counter Manager - Full Time

Fayetteville, GA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

The Beauty Counter Manager drives personal and team results within an assigned brand, demonstrating ... Partner with store leaders to ensure team schedules align with business needs, traffic plans, and ...

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City of Newnan, GA

Senior Street Maintenance Worker

Newnan, GA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Install, maintain, and repair storm drains, catch basins, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, traffic signs, etc.; install radar speed limit signs and traffic counters. * Mow grass on City property ...

City of Newnan

Senior Street Maintenance Worker

Newnan, GA · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Install, maintain, and repair storm drains, catch basins, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, traffic signs, etc.; install radar speed limit signs and traffic counters. * Mow grass on City property ...

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How much do traffic counter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for traffic counter in Georgia is $13.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.16 and $14.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traffic counter?

A Traffic Counter is responsible for collecting data on vehicle or pedestrian traffic in specific locations. This job often involves using manual tallying methods or automated counting devices to track traffic flow, volume, and patterns. The data collected helps city planners, engineers, and businesses make informed decisions about infrastructure and development. Traffic Counters typically work outdoors and may need to travel to different sites. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

What does a traffic counter do?

A typical workday for a Traffic Counter often involves traveling to designated intersections or roadways to observe and record the flow of vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists using either manual clickers or electronic devices. Depending on the project, shifts may be scheduled during peak traffic times, early mornings, or weekends to capture accurate data. Traffic Counters may work independently or in small teams, sometimes outdoors in varying weather conditions. The data collected is usually submitted to a supervisor or traffic engineer and helps inform city planning and infrastructure projects. This role suits individuals who are attentive, punctual, and comfortable spending time outside while performing repetitive but essential tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a traffic counter?

To thrive as a Traffic Counter, you need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and basic numeracy, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with manual tally counters, automated counting devices, or traffic survey apps is often required, though extensive formal certifications are not usually necessary. Reliability, the ability to work independently, and effective time-management are key soft skills in this role. These qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate data collection and consistent reporting, which directly impact transportation planning and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Traffic Counter job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,172 per year, or $13.5 per hour.

Traffic Operations Assistant Engineer

City of Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA • On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Traffic Operations Engineer is responsible for coordinating and conducting engineering and field operational studies including collecting and analyzing volume, speed, and delay data for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as, collecting other field engineering and observational data. Actual engineering studies include a variety of traffic related studies including, but not limited to, warrant studies, speed hump studies, volume and speed studies, and Level of Service. Also responsible to monitor traffic accident data and provide various reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  • Coordinates and conducts engineering and operational field studies, and clarifies engineering studies.
  • Performs traffic operational and capacity studies utilizing current transportation software.
  • Administers the traffic accident data program, traffic engineering analysis record and filing system, and the traffic count program.
  • Extracts intersection and highway volume counts from mechanical counters.
  • Prepares engineering reports, traffic accident collision diagrams, and traffic accident summaries.
  • Maintains mechanical traffic operations equipment and accident databases.
  • Performs other engineering operations duties of a similar nature or level.

Education: High School Diploma, Two (2) year degree from a vocational college or an Associate's degree in engineering or related field.
Preferred: Engineering In Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification
Experience: One (1) year of experience in an engineering related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to preform this job.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of job related material primarily through oral instruction and observation, which takes place mainly in an on-the-job setting.
  • Knowledge of basic engineering principals, operations and study methodologies.
  • Knowledge of basic mathematics, including formula for calculating speed, distance, and time.
  • Knowledge of computer software for database maintenance, word processing and traffic studies and capacity analyses applications.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Licensing:
  • Must have a valid state operator/driver's license with good driving history.

CERTIFICATION:
  • Possess or have the ability to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification for Work Zone within twelve (12) months.

OTHER:
Does this position require staff call up in an emergency situation? Yes
Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes
If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? Less than 50%? Yes More than 50%? Yes
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
  • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
  • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
  • Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Is this position involved in a budgetary or financial approval responsibility? No
TRAINING & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
How many people are being supervised or trained? None

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