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Traffic Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 22 tasks, including 11 marked Core and 11 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
22 tasks shown
Core · Task 8635 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
Core · Task 8630 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
Core · Task 8634 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
Core · Task 8632 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.
Core · Task 8633 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
Core · Task 8636 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Visit development or work sites to determine projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans or to suggest traffic control measures.
Core · Task 8638 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.
Core · Task 8642 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
Core · Task 8640 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.
Core · Task 8643 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.
Core · Task 8645 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.
Supplemental · Task 8631 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.
Supplemental · Task 8637 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.
Supplemental · Task 20938 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Provide traffic information, such as road conditions, to the public.
Supplemental · Task 8649 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Maintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.
Supplemental · Task 8641 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Place and secure automatic counters, using power tools, and retrieve counters after counting periods end.
Supplemental · Task 8644 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review traffic control or barricade plans to issue permits for parades or other special events or for construction work that affects rights of way, providing assistance with plan preparation or revision, as necessary.
Supplemental · Task 8646 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Establish procedures for street closures or for repair or construction projects.
Supplemental · Task 8647 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.
Supplemental · Task 8639 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians or laborers.
Supplemental · Task 8648 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Monitor street or utility projects for compliance to traffic control permit conditions.
Supplemental · Task 8650 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Time stoplights or other delays, using stopwatches.
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