It is that time of year again!  We are looking for 50 individuals to join our team this summer and help us complete the statewide traffic survey.  Traffic data is a critical component utilized in roadway planning, engineering and maintenance decisions.

Position details:

• Duration:  May 20, 2019- mid August
• Wage: $13.81/hour
• Employees are reimbursed for eligible incurred expenses, such as food and lodging. 
• Vehicles are provided.

Application Deadline:  May 7, 2019  *position will remain posted until filled*

Minimum Qualifications:

• at least 18 years old at the time of employment
• possess a valid U.S. driver's license

Positions available:

• Manual traffic counter: These employees study traffic at a different intersection each day, Monday through Thursday. The majority of the studies are conducted in three shifts: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Employees are required to draw a map of the intersection and surrounding area. Other traffic counts conducted throughout the summer are continuous 24 hour special studies where three people count traffic during their eight hour shift.  Vehicles are provided during the work week. A significant portion of the work will be in the northwestern quadrant of Iowa. Statewide, overnight travel from Sunday afternoons through Friday mornings is required.  Six manual counter positions will be in the office as mostly non-travel positions counting traffic from Miovision traffic collection video systems.

• Traffic recorder operator: These employees travel to defined locations to set the portable traffic recorders and rubber pneumatic tubes, draw recorder location site maps, and download the traffic data after the predetermined count time. This requires working in all areas within the road right-of-way, near traffic, and in all weather conditions. Vehicles are provided during the work week. A significant portion of the work will be in the northwestern quadrant of Iowa. Statewide, overnight travel from Sunday afternoons through Friday mornings is required.

• Continuous Traffic Count Station Calibrator: With this position, employees travel to continuous count station (CCS) locations to verify automatic traffic recorder data collection. The CCSs collect traffic and speed data 24 hours a day and are calibrated regularly to ensure integrity for this data. Vehicles are provided during the work week. Statewide, overnight travel required Monday through Friday. Employees are reimbursed for eligible incurred expenses for lodging and meals. 

• Communication shop assistant: These employees assist the Iowa DOT's communications section with installing and maintaining permanent automatic traffic recorder equipment in the right of way and embedded in the pavement at continuous count stations (CCS). These CCSs use electronic equipment to count, classify, gather speed data, and weigh vehicles. Applicant should have basic knowledge of construction tools and methods. Statewide, overnight travel required Monday through Thursday. Residence in Ames or local area is beneficial when weather limits the ability to work and travel. Employees are reimbursed for eligible incurred expenses for lodging and meals.