What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division of Transportation Traffic Intern position at County of DuPage?
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Traffic Intern within the DuPage County Division of Transportation.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work.Responsibilities Include:
Preferred candidates will be majoring in Civil Engineering, Geography, Graphic Information Systems (GIS), Urban Planning, Environmental, Geoscience or a closely related discipline.
Requires a valid driver's license.
A pre-employment background check is required.Physical Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.
Work Environment:
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, noxious odors, dusts, poor ventilation, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, oils, electricity, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel, and other related conditions and situations.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work.Responsibilities Include:
- Review, update, or modify traffic simulation models and GIS based asset inventories
- Review safety data on historical GIS based vehicle collision records
- Interface with traffic signal control equipment software to perform routine monitoring system wide or location specific tasks
- Assist in reviewing and evaluating operations and safety of vulnerable road users on the county highway
- Field work which may include traffic observations, installing and removing portable traffic counting cameras and equipment, and conducting field measurements
- Conduct traffic counts and data collection in an office setting using video and computer tools
- Analyze and summarize traffic and pedestrian data
- Assist with traffic plans and studies
Preferred candidates will be majoring in Civil Engineering, Geography, Graphic Information Systems (GIS), Urban Planning, Environmental, Geoscience or a closely related discipline.
Requires a valid driver's license.
A pre-employment background check is required.Physical Requirements:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.
Work Environment:
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, noxious odors, dusts, poor ventilation, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, oils, electricity, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel, and other related conditions and situations.
Salary : $15 - $18