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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Field Traffic Investigator” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #537 of 702. Estimated risk: 90.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

56%

“Field Traffic Investigator” will maybe be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 56% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

45%

“Field Traffic Investigator” will probably not be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 45% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Traffic Technicians, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

Avg. Annual Salary $61,310
Avg. Hourly Wage $29.48
Available Jobs (US) 7,580
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Traffic Technicians #53-6041
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Traffic Technicians”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Analyze data related to traffic flow, accident rates, or proposed development to determine the most efficient methods to expedite traffic flow.

  • Measure and record the speed of vehicular traffic, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.

  • Provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians or laborers.

  • Study factors affecting traffic conditions, such as lighting or sign and marking visibility, to assess their effectiveness.

  • Gather and compile data from hand count sheets, machine count tapes, or radar speed checks and code data for computer input.

  • Develop plans or long-range strategies for providing adequate parking space.

  • Prepare graphs, charts, diagrams, or other aids to illustrate observations or conclusions.

  • Review traffic control or barricade plans to issue permits for parades or other special events or for construction work that affects rights of way, providing assistance with plan preparation or revision, as necessary.

  • Maintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices.

  • Study traffic delays by noting times of delays, the numbers of vehicles affected, and vehicle speed through the delay area.

  • Lay out pavement markings for striping crews.

  • Operate counters and record data to assess the volume, type, and movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic at specified times.

  • Prepare drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments or computer-automated drafting equipment.

  • Interact with the public to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints or requests, or discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, or procedures.

  • Place and secure automatic counters, using power tools, and retrieve counters after counting periods end.

  • Provide traffic information, such as road conditions, to the public.

  • Compute time settings for traffic signals or speed restrictions, using standard formulas.

  • Visit development or work sites to determine projects' effect on traffic and the adequacy of traffic control and safety plans or to suggest traffic control measures.

  • Monitor street or utility projects for compliance to traffic control permit conditions.

  • Establish procedures for street closures or for repair or construction projects.

  • Plan, design, and improve components of traffic control systems to accommodate current or projected traffic and to increase usability and efficiency.

  • Prepare work orders for repair, maintenance, or changes in traffic systems.

  • Time stoplights or other delays, using stopwatches.

Technologies & Software

  • Grok (xAI)
  • Waymo (Autonomous Driving)
  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Salesforce software
  • Qwen (Alibaba)
  • SAS
  • Project44 AI Logistics
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Llama (Meta)
  • R
  • Microsoft Word
  • Pd' Programming Intersection Magic
  • Gemini (Google)
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Traffic control software
  • Word processing software
  • Gatik AI
  • Python
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Dowling Associates TRAFFIX
  • Tesla Autopilot
  • Nova (Amazon)
  • Trafficware SimTraffic
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Oracle Database
  • Kimi (Moonshot AI)
  • Structure query language SQL
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • DeepSeek
  • Mobileye AI
  • Microsoft Access
  • JAMAR Technologies PETRAPro
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Windows
  • C++
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Mistral (Mistral AI)
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Traffic signal software
  • Drafting instruments
  • Digital plotters
  • Radar guns
  • Portable two way radios
  • Total stations
  • Dynamic message signs
  • Electric timing devices
  • Notebook computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers
  • Pneumatic traffic counters
  • 35 millimeter cameras
  • Ramp meters
  • Data collectors
  • Pavement cutting saws
  • Portable weight scales
  • Traffic counters