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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Q441 ITS Operations Tech I
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A Traffic Technician conducts field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
$57,334 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
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Assists in developing routine incident response scenarios.
Assists in performing real time traffic studies to determine traffic routing.
Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area.
Monitors traffic flow and conditions through the use of loop detector systems, closed circuit television systems and/or automated vehicle identification systems.
Updates traffic management data base.
Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Q441 ITS
Operations Tech I TEXASDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Traffic TechniciansLocation:
Houston, TX - 77024Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/26/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/26/2026Expires:
09/09/2026Agency Job ID:
2602233 Job #: 17061489 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . ITS Operations Technician I monitors traffic via computerized surveillance and control equipment located within an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) managed area. Disseminates information to the public through various forms of communication. Work requires contact with governmental and private entities as well as the traveling public. Dispatches maintenance employees and alerts first responders via telephone, radio or other electronic means. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details but defers all unusual challenges to the Lead worker.Essential Duties:
Advises the general public of traffic conditions through the use of computerized variable message signs, highway advisory radio and/or low frequency television broadcasts.Assists in developing routine incident response scenarios.
Assists in performing real time traffic studies to determine traffic routing.
Disseminates traffic information through various communication devices to other governmental agencies located within the operations center and/or managed area.
Monitors traffic flow and conditions through the use of loop detector systems, closed circuit television systems and/or automated vehicle identification systems.
Updates traffic management data base.
Uses two-way radios to interact with other transportation and law enforcement agencies.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.