Traffic Technician II

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the collection of data about traffic flow, crashes, land usage, and roadway geometry
• Collect and help prepare and transfer data using prescribed software or other appropriate methods
• Set up and operate field equipment including video collection units, pneumatic tubes, and magnetic traffic counters
• Follow all field and traffic safety regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Check work product for Quality Control - Quality Assurance purposes and help identify issues or errors
• Work collaboratively with team members to gain technical and safety knowledge and work efficiency
• Perform other duties as required

  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Contribute to the collection of data about traffic flow, crashes, land usage, and roadway geometry
  • Collect and help prepare and transfer data using prescribed software or other appropriate methods
  • Set up and operate field equipment including video collection units, pneumatic tubes, and magnetic traffic counters
  • Follow all field and traffic safety regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Check work product for Quality Control - Quality Assurance purposes and help identify issues or errors
  • Work collaboratively with team members to gain technical and safety knowledge and work efficiency
  • Perform other duties as required

    Physical Requirements

    • Requires primarily field work and exposure to outside weather and environmental conditions
    • Requires long periods of driving or riding in a vehicle and performing physical activities including stooping, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds several times a day

    About TERRA Engineering

    TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was founded by Karen Steingraber and Jamil Bou-Saab in 1992, beginning their journey building strong relationships with clients. In 2000, Senior Vice President George Ghareeb joined the team and began overseeing operations in a then-newly opened office in Peoria, Illinois. Since then, TERRA has continued expanding our reach to broaden our markets and serve additional communities, adding offices in St. Louis (2011), Milwaukee (2013), and Bolingbrook, Illinois (2025).

    We are proud of our 115+ employees who contribute their talent and skills to TERRA’s success. As we continue to grow, we maintain a strong focus on the development of our team members through mentorship, collaboration, and the continual refining of our collective body of knowledge.

    At TERRA Engineering, our mission of enhancing communities starts from within. TERRA Provides Competitive compensation packages including bonus program, paid holidays and paid time off
    Comprehensive healthcare benefits
    Retirement plan options with safe harbor match and profit sharing
    Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
    Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-area employees)
    A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development
    And more!

    In accordance with local law, the estimated salary range is applicable to the position and location associated with this posting. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

    The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

    TERRA Engineering, Ltd. does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

    Notice to Third Party Agencies

    TERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of TERRA and TERRA will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.