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Traffic Technicians

  • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Tasks

What tasks do Traffic Technicians perform?

  • Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.

  • Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.

  • Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.


Knowledge

What do Traffic Technicians need to know?

  • Public Safety and Security

    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • Transportation

    Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.


Skills

What skills do Traffic Technicians need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.



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