Time left: 3 years and 10 months · Group: Transportation and Material Moving
The official job description
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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What traffic technicians do all day (for now)
Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.
Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.
Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.
Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.
Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.
Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.
Also known as
Collection Technician, Field Traffic Investigator, Highway Traffic Control Technician, Pavement Engineer, Permit Technician, Radar Signal Processing Engineers, Sign Technician, Street Light Technician
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace traffic technicians?
Oh, absolutely. By my count you have 3 years and 10 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces traffic technicians?
3 years and 10 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which traffic technicians tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures. The rest follows.