Traffic Technician 1

Overview

Reporting to the Traffic Supervisor, this technical position is directly involved in traffic engineering analysis; design and drafting work and includes responsibilities for carrying out a variety of tasks and activities associated with the operations and programs of the Traffic Operations Section.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Field investigations and data collection on traffic volumes, traffic speeds, collision frequency, pedestrian and cyclist counts to determine needs for improvements and safety enhancements.
• Conduct inspections to examine traffic device warrants, intersection corner sightlines and post construction traffic control deficiencies to determine the requirements to upgrade facilities.
• Conduct traffic studies to determine the extent and nature of traffic issues and identify the appropriate traffic calming devices required.
• Conduct field inspections as required to ensure that requirements of City Traffic Bylaws are met.
• Analyze a wide range of traffic and parking related data; analyze traffic collision statistics to identify potential locations for additional safety features and controls (e.g. red‑light cameras, speed humps, traffic circles).
• Coordinate traffic-related activities and technical support for special events affecting traffic operations; assess special event impacts of roadways and reviews recommendations to mitigate impacts.
• Participate in discussions and coordinate plans to enhance traffic safety and work with a various community stakeholders and external agencies towards achieving objectives.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure traffic related matters are addressed as part of review for new developments, construction or other special projects.
• Provide support to a variety of transportation, traffic, and transit advisory committees and offer technical expertise related to traffic safety and regulatory matters.
• Maintain complete traffic operation files, records, regulatory documents.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients by effectively answering enquiries and complaints related to traffic engineering technical matters and issues.
• Provide assistance to the Traffic Technician 2 and / or Traffic Supervisor as required.

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