Traffic Operations Technician - Traffic Patterns : Job Details

Company Description

Traffic Patterns is a traffic engineering and transportation technology development firm based in Danville, CA. Our core services focus on servicing local government agencies by analyzing traffic and collision data to make traffic operations improvement recommendations including parking controls, roadway and intersections controls, traffic signal operations, and transportation planning. We also develop our own web-based software solutions including SmartCitySignals.com for traffic signal operations & management and asset management, and SchoolRoutes.org focused on the delivery of preferred route to school maps to help promote alternative to school commuter travel modes.

Role Description

This position will start out part-time (no benefits) and transition to full-time (with benefits) depending on the interest and ability to of the selected candidate to acquire skills for the job. The position is in-person to ensure proper training but can transition to hybrid work after six months.

The position will focus heavily on data collection, data entry, and data analysis. Training will be provided on the job but we are seeking a person that has the ability to pick up technical skills quickly. The position training will focus on the basics of software tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Adobe Photoshop, and computer-aided drafting.

This position does require a valid CA driver's license without restrictions and use of personal vehicle to travel to different job sites for field observations and data collection. We cover an hour travel to and an hour from a job site to help in vehicle maintenance and fuel.

A college degree is not required but the ability to demonstrate basic skills in computer use are required. Candidates with existing computer aided drafting skills are preferred but this can be learned on the job quickly by the right candidate.

The selected candidate will serve as an independent contractor paid on an hourly rate starting at $35/hour depending on skill sets and experience level.

Qualifications

• Valid CA Driver's License
• Ability to demonstrate computer use and basic office software skills
• Personal Vehicle for use in the San Francisco Bay Area