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Traffic Technicians

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2023: 26

2033 Projected Openings: 26

Entry Level Salary: $38,500

Median Salary: $57,940

Experienced Level Salary: $58,010

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,920
Graduation
Graduation Rate
36.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

Murray State University

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$9,121
Graduation
Graduation Rate
59.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$20,500

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,530
Graduation
Graduation Rate
32.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$9,357
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