Traffic Data Technician Administrator (Rensselaer NY)

Traffic Data Technician Administrator (Rensselaer NY)

01 May 2024
New York, Albany 00000 Albany USA

Traffic Data Technician Administrator (Rensselaer NY)

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Tri-State Traffic Data Inc. is looking to hire a Lead Field Technician Administrator to help conduct short term machine traffic counts for multiple contracts in the Rensselaer NY area (Up to 3 hour radius)

We are currently under a large contract with the NYSDOT for the next 1 year which will be the bulk of the work. The work entails setting out 30-40 machine traffic counters (Metrocount.com) each week that stay in the roadway for 3-7 days. Rubber road tubes are set out across the roadway and then they are connected to a traffic counter. The counters are then picked up and the count files are downloaded onto a computer and emailed to central office for review. We also assign other jobs that include but are not limited to setting cameras at intersection assigned, and moving cameras from location to location, crew to crew (This may include driving to PA on occasion)

We do work on all types of roadways ranging from low volume rural roads to high volume Major Arterial roads. The work area for this position will be within a 3 hour radius of Rensselaer NY.

Candidates must have the following:

* Valid drivers license with a clean driving record

* Outstanding computer skills and be very familiar with MS Office.

- Vast knowledge of Excel / Word

- Be able to email (Including attachments)

- Be able to learn windows based programs / websites

* Candidates must have the ability to be able to drive for prolonged periods if time

* Candidate must have the ability to follow all safety procedures at all times

* Experience in ArcGIS is a benefit (Creating Shape files from GPS points using a Trimble), but not required

The candidate will also be responsible for a wide range of duties which include, but are not limited to:

* Placing/ securing count tubes to the pavement using a .22 Caliper Hilti gun.

* Using a measuring tape

* Using Mapping programs to travel to particular designation.

* Setting up, and downloading of traffic count machines/Cameras

* Maintaining / cleaning of the company vehicle

* Maintaining proper supplies in their work vehicle to complete assigned tasks

We will train this person to be universal, so they can work with a team and independently. 80% of the work will be with a team member. Candidate must enjoy working outside in all types of weather, be mechanically inclined, pass a company drug test, be physically fit and able to move quickly while working on roadways in all types of weather. They must be trustworthy, punctual, self motivated and work well independently once fully trained.

Benefits for the position include a company vehicle (crew shares), gas card, credit card and matching Simple IRA savings plan. Most of your weekends will be off from field work as well as major summer holidays (Memorial Day/July 4th/Labor day).The work season for this position is March - December each year depending upon the weather.

Please visit our website at: www.tstdata.com

Most of our NY staff will collect unemployment during the winter shut down which depends upon snowfall but normally late December, January and February. If we are not getting any snow fall we do have the option to work in January and February.

We encourage all qualified candidates to send resume and cover letter/note for consideration

Tri-State Traffic Data Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provided equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.50 to $17.50 /hour

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