What is a traffic systems technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a traffic systems technician

1. Explore traffic systems technician education requirements

   Most common traffic systems technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.5 %

   Associate

   27.3 %

   High School Diploma

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific traffic systems technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CDL	50.21%
   Traffic Signals	25.57%
   Safety Procedures	11.21%
   Test Equipment	7.45%
   Conflict Monitors	2.27%

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3. Complete relevant traffic systems technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New traffic systems technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a traffic systems technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real traffic systems technician resumes.

4. Research traffic systems technician duties and responsibilities

   • Administer and manage the domain including servers, workstations, and mobile data systems.
   • Install, maintain, modify/adjust, test troubleshoot and/or repair electronic traffic control information and illumination systems and devices.
   • Maintain the LAN and network interfaces for all inner office personnel, including Cisco routers, hubs, and PC's.
   • Implement action plans including performing require upgrades and installation of PC's and require peripheral equipment.

5. Apply for traffic systems technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a traffic systems technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams