Traffic Technician - Statewide (NY, Hammondsport)

About the role

This is an entry‑level, full‑time Traffic Technician position statewide. The role involves installing, retrieving, and maintaining traffic counting equipment on interstate roadways, downloading data, preparing reports, and conducting turning movement counts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Program and place traffic counting machines along interstate level roadways as instructed.
• Collect traffic counting machines at the conclusion of counts.
• Download data from traffic counters to a computer and prepare printouts.
• Conduct turning movement counts when requested.
• Help maintain traffic counting equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs while loading/unloading vehicles and setting up/removing work zones (including bending, kneeling, lifting 10‑50 lbs).
• Ability to operate hand and power tools (e.g., hammer, crowbar).
• Safety‑conscious; must pass or already hold Basic Work Zone Safety Training.
• Ability to read maps, navigate to sites, and collect GPS coordinates accurately (must pass a map test).
• Good verbal/written communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
• Familiarity with radar, video recording equipment used for traffic counting, and wireless technologies is a plus.
• Strong electronics and computer skills for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work outdoors and handle regular exposure to the elements.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle safely while frequently entering and exiting travel lanes, working responsibly and safely in/near roadways.
• Ability to work effectively alone and occasionally as a team on special projects.
• Must meet company policies and standards, as well as federal and state laws regarding background checks.
• Must obtain a negative drug test prior to hire and maintain throughout employment.

Skills

• Map reading and GPS navigation.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth).
• Experience with radar, video recording equipment, and wireless technologies (preferred).
• Electronics and computer skills for equipment configuration and troubleshooting.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating hand and power tools.

Pay

Starting salary range: $18‑$20 per hour.

Schedule

Hours vary; approximately 90% of work is Monday‑Friday with about 10% on weekends. Regular daily/weekly travel and overnight stays are required, with overnight stays expected at least 95% of the year. Flexible hours, overtime, and travel throughout the state are expected; most weekends are off.