O*NET-SOC 53-6041.00

Traffic Technicians

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation3
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.6207/2016
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.2507/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2507/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2507/2016
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2507/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8807/2016
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8807/2016
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8807/2016
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.7507/2016
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.6207/2016
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.3807/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.Core7907/2016
Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.Core8207/2016
Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.Core8107/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.0511/2023
Conventional4.5911/2023
Investigative4.311/2023
Social1.8811/2023
Enterprising1.8411/2023
Artistic1.3411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.