In 2020, traffic department jobs were available across various locations and sectors, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and transportation operations. Positions ranged from entry-level traffic control crew members to managerial roles, each with varying responsibilities and benefits[1].
Typical job titles included:
- Traffic Control Crew Member – Responsible for lane closures, flagging operations, setting up road closures, and placing or removing traffic control devices such as signs, cones, and barricades. These roles often required a driver’s license and offered full-time schedules, with pay rates in the range of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. Benefits frequently included health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans[1].
- Police Officer – Duties involved routine patrol and specialized traffic control, handling traffic citations, and preparing official reports. Multiple openings were often available, notably in cities prioritizing public safety and enforcement[1].
- Traffic Control Operations Manager – Oversaw teams responsible for maintaining compliance with state traffic control specifications and safety standards. Requirements typically included at least five years of experience in traffic safety and management. Benefits were comprehensive, with full insurance coverage, paid vacations, and retirement plan options[1].
- Transportation and Traffic Technician – Positions with state Departments of Transportation and municipal agencies involved maintenance, repair, and enhancement of traffic signals, signage, and roadway infrastructure. Opportunities existed for project managers, highway technicians, and engineers as well[2].
Many states, such as Illinois and Texas, advertised vacancies for traffic signal technicians, highway engineers, equipment operators, and transportation project managers. Salaries varied widely according to responsibilities and location, ranging from approximately $31,000 for entry-level maintenance roles up to $117,000 for engineering or management positions[2][6].
Public transit agencies, like the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, also offered jobs connected to traffic management and public safety, including dispatchers and drivers working with traffic and passenger flow[4].
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