Traffic Data Collection Technician I

GHA’s VISION- NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

GHA will be the premiere consultant partner in the Midwest, providing high-quality services and designs for our clients and community.

GHA will be forward looking, working toward a common vision that includes diversity and inclusion, a feeling of belonging, and built upon strong internal and external relationships.

GHA will be a world-class place to build a career, focused on staff development and training at all levels, creating challenging and rewarding opportunities for all staff.

GHA will build and maintain a strong culture, one built upon trust and growth, and our common values of Integrity, Dedication, and Passion.

What is in it for you:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) 
• 7 paid Holidays 
• Parental Leave
• Floating Holidays 
• Educational Assistance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA and HSA spending accounts 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401k Profit Sharing and Bonus 
• ESOP- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• *Much More

What you can expect:

This position requires high energy and performance for a variety of entry-level traffic data collection tasks. The candidate will setup, take down and monitor a variety of equipment that is used for collection of traffic data for use in traffic engineering studies.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 or more hours per week, Monday through Friday. Normal working hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but the hours may vary depending on specific tasks given. There may be occasional weekend work required to meet deadlines; therefore flexibility is a must. Short-term travel, out of state, and overnight stays should be expected and will be required.

How you will make an impact:

As a GHA team member, you shall adhere to the company values in all aspects of your work, show a professional demeanor, and be client focused. You shall be technically sound, exhibit exemplary organizational and communications skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out tasks with limited oversight and in a timely manner to meet deadlines.  

• Scout assigned project, create and download field sheets prior to field set up
• Set up, monitor, and take down a variety of traffic data collection equipment
• Download and/or transfer data from equipment as directed by lead processor
• Provide quality control for assurance of accuracy
• Ability to become proficient in a variety of data collection applications
• You can expect driving and travel to make up 50% - 80% of this role
• Maintain assigned vehicle
• Maintain and repair equipment as necessary
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc

Education: 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Experience: 

• Shall have basic knowledge of the Windows OS.
• Shall have basic knowledge of MS Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Shall have basic knowledge of the Apple iPad.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Vision and stamina to drive a vehicle for long distances up to eight (8) hours.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment
• Work is performed in both the field and an office environment.
• Field work will include working outdoors on sites with exposure to inclement weather and traffic. 
• Light to moderate physical demands, including sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time shall be expected. Strength shall be sufficient to lift and/or move items weighing >50 lbs.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
 The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up over 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 80%.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
 Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Gevalt Hamilton Associates, Inc are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.