Traffic Data Technician

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a full-time Traffic Data Technician for our Morristown, NJ or Lawrenceville, NJ office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

As a Traffic Data Entry Technician, you will, maintain database by entering and updating customer and account information. The ideal candidate should have a computer science background and be a savvy typist as well as excellent skills in overseeing data. The integrity of data is of upmost importance and we are looking for someone who is very passionate about entering data and ensuring all data is correct.

Your Impact

• Work collaboratively with other team members and supervisor to ensure that best practices are shared
  Procure data through observation, interviews and analysis of records and other sources to include the utilization of electronic equipment
• Maintain databases by entering new and updated records and related information
• Verifies data and prepares materials for pdf printing
• Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures
• Purges files to eliminate duplication of data
• Deploy traffic data collection equipment, including cameras, at intersections and other roadside locations
• Perform vehicle turning movement counts at intersections (manually or via video) including collecting data on vehicle classification, and bicycle and pedestrian movements
• Install pneumatic road tubes across the roadway to count traffic, classify vehicles, or measure traffic speeds
• Capture and organize digital photographs; create sketches and condition diagrams; and document field information/observations associated with traffic data collection locations
• Perform general observations of traffic flow and other activities/conditions that influence traffic operations, under the direction of a Traffic Engineer
• Programs and places traffic counting machines and tubes onto roadway as instructed
• Collects traffic counting machines at conclusion of counts
• Downloads data from traffic counters to computer and prepares printouts
• Conducts turning movement counts when requested
• Helps to maintain traffic counting equipment

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Roadway Safety training (if none, this will be provided)
• Familiarity with roadway safety measures desired
• Strong electronics and computer skills for configuring and trouble-shooting equipment installation a plus!
• Familiarity with/use of traffic count/data collection equipment and/or tablet systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways and understand construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Good organizational skills
• Basic math skills, including ability to measure and record linear dimensions
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements
• Must possess current/valid State Driver's License and reliable transportation

Physical Demands:
Candidates should be physically able to handle some heavy lifting. Fieldwork requires bending and lifting 10- 50 lbs., as well as operating hand and power tools (hammer to secure 1" nails into roadway & crowbar for removal of nails once count is complete)

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Hourly Rate: $24.66 - $30.86 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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