JobSOC 53-6041

Traffic Technicians

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

2 programs

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians15.0201
Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies44.0403

02.

Draws on

Public Safety and Security3.9 of 5
Transportation3.9 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.9 of 5
English Language3.6 of 5
Engineering and Technology3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.