Field Operations Technician for Transportation Projects

About the role

Quality Counts (QC), the leader in traffic data collection, is hiring a part-time Traffic Field Technician to support projects throughout the DMV and Northeast. This is a hands-on labor position for someone who is dependable, comfortable working outdoors and on the road, and takes pride in getting a job done right. Your work helps collect the real-world traffic data engineers and planners use to improve roads and infrastructure in local communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive across the DMV and neighboring states installing and retrieving traffic data collection equipment
• Perform moderate physical labor, including installing video detection cameras and pneumatic road tubes
• Work independently in the field while following project instructions, safety procedures, and deadlines
• Occasionally join teammates in nearby communities to conduct traffic surveys and parking studies
• Travel locally and, when opportunities arise, to projects in other parts of the country

Requirements

• Has relevant labor, field, construction, installation, maintenance, landscaping, warehouse, transportation, or other hands-on work experience
• Enjoys physical work and prefers being outdoors and on the move
• Comfortable with a variable part-time schedule: approximately 10-15 hours per week during slower seasons and 30+ hours, including overtime opportunities, during peak seasons
• Can commit to limited time off during May and October, our two busiest field seasons
• Reliable commute to Herndon, VA required. This position starts daily from our office/warehouse before heading to field assignments
• Dependable and comfortable working independently without constant supervision
• Takes initiative and can troubleshoot when plans change in the field
• Pays attention to the details and takes pride in completing work correctly
• Can lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders (~15 feet), and safely operate power tools

Benefits

• 40 hours of annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• 40 hours (5-day equivalent) of annual part-time/sick pay
• Opportunities for overtime during busy seasons
• Hands-on, paid training
• Company vehicle provided for travel to and from work sites
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution (effective one year after employment)
• Opportunities for local and nationwide travel
• A job that keeps you moving, gets you outside, and gives you visible results at the end of the day
• See the impact of your work firsthand as the data you collect helps engineers and planners make decisions about local roads and infrastructure

Pay

$22.00 per hour