Traffic Data Technician

Job

Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering

Location:

Rapid City

Salary: $22.19 - $26.10 per hour; depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities

Pay Grade: GG

Closing Insolvenz Day: 01/26/2026

This is a full‑time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

• scheduling traffic data collection studies; performing traffic data studies; setting, securing, and picking up portable traffic data monitoring equipment; retrieving, reviewing, and recording traffic monitoring data to capture accurate vehicle volume count, vehicle classification, and other traffic attributes on city, county, and state roads;
• purchasing traffic data monitoring equipment, tools(objectives), and supplies. Conducting annual inventory to ensure adequate equipment, tools, and supplies are available;
• performing utility locates on any component of the traffic monitoring system located underground/inroad when work is scheduled/planned to be performed at or near traffic monitoring equipment;
• setting up, repairing, and maintaining equipment and tools.

A valid driver license is required.

Frequent in‑state travel with occasional overnight stays required.

Anticipated work schedule April 1 through October 31 is four 10‑hour days, Monday through Thursday. Anticipated work schedule November 1 through March 31 is five 8‑hour days, Monday through Friday.

Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions in and around high‑volume and high‑speed traffic.

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee‑only coverage plan)
• Well‑being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Traffic Data Technician is approximately $65,680.00 annually.

Experience in traffic data collection studies is preferred.

• traffic data collection methods (preferred but not required);
• data collection, trends, and analysis (preferred but not required);
• electronic equipment and computer hardware, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of (preferred but not required).

• operate a multi‑meter (preferred but not required);
• maintain and/or repair electronic equipment (preferred but not required);
• read and interpret electrical construction plans;
• use a computer and operate Microsoft software;
• use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.

• display high standards of ethical conduct;
• adjust effectively to changing, new or different situations or work;
• work independently;
• attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
• listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas;
• display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate;
• work without direct supervision and prioritize work activities based on department policies;
• use arms, legs and back to safely move, drag, and lift 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 250 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance);
• walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time;
• routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• navigate roadway ditches, raised medians, barriers and other obstacles or uneven terrain by foot quickly and safely.

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