E201 General Engineering Tech I or II (Maintenance Contract Inspector)

Performs and coordinates advanced transportation engineering operations or maintenance support work such as construction and complex maintenance contract inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. May serve as a lead worker. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:General Engineering Tech IInspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Inspects traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.Operates light and heavy equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment; performs roadway maintenance.Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts.Reviews and coordinates with supervisor on monthly and final estimates, field changes, and budget.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.General Engineering Tech IIThe above and:Consults with contractors superintendent on work progress and maintenance problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.Oversees complex maintenance and spot improvement contracts and total maintenance, performance based, and bundled bid contracts.