Field Technician

The Traffic Group, Inc.

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • $20.00-22.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Vision insurance
Access our website (https://trafficgroup.com/current-openings) and watch the instructional video posted and review detailed job description.This is an entry-level, full-time position. The hours vary with approximately 90% of the work Monday thru Friday and 10% on weekends.
  • Daily/weekly travel and overnight stays are required. Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime and travel throughout the state with overnight stays at least 50% or more during the year. Home most weekends.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs while loading vehicle and setting up/removing work zone, including bending, kneeling, lifting 10-50 lbs as well as operating hand and power tools (hammer, crowbar, etc.)
  • Safety conscious and must pass or already hold Basic Work Zone Safety Training Course
  • Must be able to read maps, navigate to sites and collect GPS coordinates accurately and pass a map test. Must have good verbal/written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills along with good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
  • Familiar with radar, video recording equipment (used for traffic counting), and wireless technologies a plus along with strong electronics and computer skills for configurations needed along with trouble-shooting.
  • Work is outdoors. Candidates should be able to handle regular exposure to the outside elements.
  • Must be able to operate company vehicle safely while frequently entering and exiting travel lanes, including the ability to work responsibly and safely in/near roadways (streets, highways, freeways)
  • Must be able to work effectively alone and, occasionally, as a team on special projects.
  • Must have High School Diploma/GED as well as Valid Driver’s License w/excellent driving record. Must meet company policies and standards as well as federal and state laws regarding a background check.
  • Must obtain a Negative Drug test prior to hire and maintain throughout employment
Job Description:> Programs and places traffic counting machines and tubes onto roadways as instructed> Collects traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts> Downloads data from traffic counters to computer and prepares printouts> Conducts turning movement counts when requested> Helps to maintain traffic counting equipment

The Traffic Group, Inc.