HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

Job Summary

Performs a broad scope of high-level highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning, and overseeing crew/org work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, sign fabrication, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation, and environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Provides and preserves a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while maintaining a courteous, considerate, and prompt demeanor in interactions with the public.

Job Duties

• Oversees and inspects roadway and right-of-way maintenance work operations, directing in-house and contracted services.
• Ensures safety and compliance with prevailing maintenance program guidelines in all operations.
• Captures and documents internal, contracted, and inmate crews to maximize manpower and equipment efficiency.
• Enters and approves crew cards into PeCoS work program.
• Performs quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy in PeCoS and payroll systems.
• Aids in the development and management of the annual work plan and budget by coordinating resources (manpower, equipment, and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management.
• Compiles and analyzes reports for supervisor.
• Coordinates work force and participates in emergency response for incidents and weather events, including winter storm management, in accordance with ICS standards, to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
• Processes work report requests and special reports requested by supervisors, superintendents, and managers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices, and public relations.
• Procedures, practices, and techniques related to highway operations and maintenance.