Civil Engineering Technologist, Permanent Full Time
Civil Engineering Technologist, Permanent Full Time
Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Operations, this position provides support to Operations Supervisors and Management with respect to effective and efficient use of staff, equipment, and materials.
This position assists in the coordination of the planning, administration, approval, implementation, and maintenance of various long-range plans, technical studies, designs, and agreements relating to roadway maintenance, operations, and fleet management. This individual will participate in the development of standards, operating procedures, maintenance work schedules and software applications. They will coordinate contracts related to maintenance activities and support all technical elements of the winter maintenance program.
What you’ll do
- Operational Activities
- Respond to public service requests
- Provide technical support to Operations Equipment Operators, Supervisors, and Management
- Review hardware requirements and make recommendations regarding upgrades/purchases
- Monitor and evaluate programs to identify opportunities for improvement
- Stay informed of emerging technologies related to road maintenance activities
- Fleet Management
- Gather and document yearly equipment usage and optimization data, make recommendations on efficiency, replacement schedules and departmental needs
- Update and maintain the fleet registry database
- Provide Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) training to new users and manage user profiles
- Winter Maintenance
- Assist with monitoring level of service compliance including record keeping, response times, weather records, weather monitoring and patrolling frequency
- Perform analysis and provide recommendations on material usage in salt vulnerable areas
- Asset & Risk Management
- Perform asset inspections and provide recommendations on repair techniques and maintenance prioritization
- Research, investigate and provide documents related to claims for loss.
- Project Management
- Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, and engineering plans and specifications
Oversee, inspect, and approve maintenance work and payment
- Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, and engineering plans and specifications
- Leadership
- Provide direction to contractors, consultants, and staff on maintenance-related work
- Provide supervision on maintenance projects
What you’ll bring
- College diploma in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in transportation, municipal operations, and project coordination, including detailed knowledge of provincial standards, legislation, and regulations applicable to a municipal environment.
- Must have or be in the process of obtaining, and be able to maintain membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) in Civil Engineering Technology as a
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
- Certified Roads Supervisor Designation (C.R.S.) or pursing certification.
- Knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications and Drawings, Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario
- Highway Traffic Act, Regional and Municipal By-laws and policies.
Excellent computer proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, MS Office, and other related software. - Valid Class G driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required.