Also called: Traffic Signal Technician, Traffic Data Technician
Collects traffic counts and maintains signals and cameras that keep intersections working.
You set up video counters at an intersection to tally cars, bikes and pedestrians. In the afternoon you open a signal cabinet to swap a timing card and test that the left-turn arrow works again.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school plus IMSA traffic signal certification; associate helpful.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Civil Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology.
Growing about average. Steady government demand.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI cameras automate traffic counts; repairing signals, cameras and cabinets in the field stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to traffic engineering firms and city traffic departments for data collection jobs
Classes: Electronics CTE, Algebra, Computer science, Shop class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-3022.
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