Transportation Engineering Technician II (61033299)

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection duties in specialized areas. Areas of inspection may include asphalt repair, concrete repair (sidewalk, curb and gutter, catch basin), guardrail, cable rail, and fence repair, driveway installation, and A‑treatment.
• Verifies quantities completed so that correct payment can be made.
• Inspects behind contractors to ensure they are working according to specifications and standards set.
• Ensures quality and quantity of work is satisfactory before advising payment.
• Measures and compiles quantities for repairs of asphalt, concrete, guardrail and cable rail in order to complete purchase orders.
• Maintains record of all quantities of materials used in repair or restructure of asphalt, guardrail, concrete, and fence.
• Ensures any bids received follow the policies of procurement.
• Requires good math skills to complete quantities of materials needed to complete jobs.
• Keeps accurate records so that payment can be made as work is completed.
• Reviews, ensures accuracy, inspects and follows up on applications for encroachment permits; ensures they are entered correctly into the EPPS system.
• Interprets technical reports and plans as they relate to encroachment permits.
• Communicates with engineering firms and the public.
• Reviews, inspects, and follows up on damage claims received for damage to guard cable rail; ensures all information is accurate and prepared for signatures, then returns information to the claims office in headquarters.
• Performs duties during hazardous weather or emergencies as assigned by direct supervisor or RME.

Requirements

• High school diploma and one (1) year of related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Physical demands involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional travel.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
• Requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and exposure to natural environmental hazards.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other department‑related emergencies.
• May be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.