Traffic Technician

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Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain Americas infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is seeking a Traffic Technician to support the Traffic Engineering Department with collecting field data.

This position will report to our Augusta ME office and will require travel to the following counties:

• Androscoggin
• Waldo
• Kennebec
• Oxford
• Franklin

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.
• 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.
• Fundamental math skills include ability to measure and record linear measurements.
• Current and valid state drivers license.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flagger Training Certification.
• Understanding of basic practices and principles techniques and/or terminology of traffic count data collection.
• 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 110 offices in the US Canada and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 110 offices in the US Canada and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates 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 and its subsidiaries and affiliates explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those.