Field Operations Technician for Transportation Projects
quality countsPortland, ME
$42,900 per year
APPLYField Operations Technician for Transportation Projects
quality countsPortland, MEJunior L3
$42,900 per year
Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionOther Support Activities for Road TransportationRegulation and Administration of Transportation Programs
APPLY NOWPart-Time Traffic Field TechnicianIf you'd rather spend your workday moving than sitting behind a desk, this may be your kind of job! Quality Counts (QC), the leader in traffic data collection, is hiring a part-time Traffic Field Technician to support projects throughout Oregon.
This is a hands-on labor position for someone who is dependable, comfortable working outdoors and on the road, and takes pride in getting a job done right. Your work helps collect the real-world traffic data engineers and planners use to improve roads and infrastructure in local communities.
Duties:
Drive across Portland and neighboring cities installing and retrieving traffic data collection equipment.
Perform moderate physical labor, including installing video detection cameras and pneumatic road tubes.
Work independently in the field while following project instructions, safety procedures, and deadlines.
Occasionally join teammates in nearby communities to conduct traffic surveys and parking studies.
Travel locally and, when opportunities arise, to projects in other parts of the country.
Requirements:
Relevant labor, field, construction, installation, maintenance, delivery, landscaping, warehouse, transportation, or other hands-on work experience.
Enjoys physical work and prefers being outdoors and on the move.
Comfortable with a variable part-time schedule: approximately 10-15 hours per week during slower seasons and 30+ hours, including overtime opportunities, during peak seasons.
Can commit to limited time off during May and October, our two busiest field seasons.
Reliable commute to Tigard, OR required. This position starts daily from our office/warehouse before heading to field assignments.
Dependable and comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
Takes initiative and can troubleshoot when plans change in the field.
Pays attention to the details and takes pride in completing work correctly.
Can lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders (~15 feet), and safely operate power tools.
Benefits:
40 hours of annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
40 hours (5-day equivalent) of annual part-time/sick pay
Opportunities for overtime during busy seasons
Hands-on, paid training
Company vehicle provided for travel to and from work sites
401(k) with Employer Contribution (effective one year after employment)
Opportunities for local and nationwide travel
A job that keeps you moving, gets you outside, and gives you visible results at the end of the day
See the impact of your work firsthand as the data you collect helps engineers and planners make decisions about local roads and infrastructure
Salary: $22.00 per hour
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Level
Junior L3
Salary
$42,900 per year
Location
Portland, ME
Occupation
Traffic Technicians
Industry
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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