Traffic Technician

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking a Traffic Technician for our Portland ME or Augusta ME office to support the Traffic Engineering Department with collecting field data.

Responsibilities:

• Performing manual vehicle counts at intersections.
• Frequent driving to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings.
• Staging rubber tubes in road to count traffic.
• Deploying traffic count equipment/cameras at intersections.
• Compiling sketches digital photographs and other field data information.
• Conducting general traffic observations and other factors influencing traffic conditions under direction of senior traffic technician or engineer.
• Operating maintaining and repairing field equipment.
• Tracking and reporting recurring equipment failures.
• Downloading and processing collected data.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Knowledge of PC-based computer systems
• Understanding of basic practices and principles techniques and/or terminology of traffic count data collection
• Basic mechanical aptitude to repair tubes and program counter box
• Good written and oral expression in English
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with traffic and roadway safety
• Basic math skills including ability to measure and record linear measurements
• Fundamental math skills including ability to measure and record linear measurements
• Current/valid State Drivers License
• Flagger Training Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competence in data processing and using technical software
• Familiarity with/use of count equipment and/or tablet systems
• Strong electronics and computer skills for configurations and troubleshooting

Physical Demands:

• Physically fit and able to handle some heavy lifting. Field work requires bending and lifting 1050 lbs. as well as operating hand and power tools (Hammers crowbar).

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 85 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder offers excellent compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.