Engineering Technician 4/5, Road Department

DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Project Engineer, or their designee, performs a variety of duties related to road and bridge design and construction, development evaluation and construction, permitting and traffic engineering. Grade 4 Engineering Technicians serve in entry level and intermediate assisting roles respectively while professionally developing. Grade 5 Engineering Technicians serve as a lead for Grade 4 Engineering Technicians and seasonal employees, coordinating and directing construction inspection work assignments and checking their work for conformance to standards, specifications, and guidelines. Collects survey information, drafts plan sheets, and assists engineers in preparing specifications for construction projects. Performs primary construction project oversight; monitors ongoing project activities to ensure conformance to standards, plans, and specifications, directs and/or performs appropriate testing, gathers proper contract documentation, and prepares contractor pay estimates. Operates land survey and traffic data collection equipment. Responds to the public, maintains records, and performs other technical and administrative tasks associated with Road Department operations. Essential FunctionsUsing field notes, topographic survey data, and standard specifications, draws proposed plans for contracted road or bridge improvements as directed. Computes existing and proposed grades and calculates quantities for cost analyses. Surveys, plans, prepares drawings and specifications from which various Road Department projects can be constructed.Conducts/leads a variety of engineering field studies pertaining to PASER ratings, pavement thickness, soils investigation, traffic volume, pavement markings, vehicle turning movements, culvert and storm sewer inventories, etc. Maintains RoadSoft inventory databases for asset management analyses.Conducts/leads inspection activities for construction contract work and annual Road Department system improvement programs to ensure that work meets standard specification, plan and proposal requirements. Plans, directs, and performs field sampling and testing of materials. Performs and verifies construction project staking and ensures proper placement of work zone signing and traffic control devices. Coordinates inspection functions with the contractor's operations. u00a0Advises the contractor concerning the suitability of materials and methods used.Measures, computes and keeps records of materials used and work performed in the field. Computes and compiles final quantities of construction work performed by contractors, and prepares various reports. Calculates pay estimates for road, bridge, and Road Department system improvement programs. Advises the contractor on material acceptance requirements and ensures compilation of proper project documentation.Assists the surveying technician in gathering topographic information, planning and designing field modifications, and laying out projects. Uses conventional and electronic survey equipment and software as required, to accomplish layout, staking, and grading direction for contractors and Road Department crews.Performs minor repairs on Road Department equipment and maintains equipment inventory.Responds to information requests and complaint calls from the general public. Coordinates follow-up with appropriate personnel and enters data into computer database. Answers inquiries and complaints from the public and mitigates complaints regarding construction, construction traffic control, and access problems.Performs office work such as filling out forms, keeping records, filing documents and reproducing documents or drawings. Tabulates measurements and field data, maintains related records, prepares support materials diagrams and prepares various written reports.Represents th

Created: 2026-02-02