JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Engineering Specialist (Public Works - Resource Control and Scheduling)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  2240/1366

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To collect field data at construction and project sites, and to inspect street and drainage facilities to determine required maintenance and ensure compliance with City policies and procedures.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Scheduling Coordinator.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Inspects City street and drainage facilities, by operating an assigned City automobile, to determine required maintenance needs and to identify immediate problem areas and corrective measures.

 

2.         Issues work order request to the Scheduling Section for street and drainage maintenance and repairs.

 

3.         Draws plats of drainage ditches which include adjacent property liens and easements for use by street and drainage work crews.

 

4.         Conducts inspections of street and drainage maintenance and repair work to ensure work is performed as specified; operates an assigned City automobile to visit work sites.

 

5.         Develops and maintains a computerized data base containing an annual street and drainage maintenance work schedule to ensure facilities are maintained at an adequate level.

 

6.         Updates the street and drainage maintenance computer data base as changes or repairs occur.

 

7.         Reviews proposed plans and specifications for street and drainage facilities or related construction work for feasibility and compliance with City policies and procedures.

 

8.         Recommends changes in design plans to correct any construction problems; suspends work until plans are corrected.

 

9.         Prepares special reports documenting total man-hours and equipment used for specific projects.

 

10.       Responds to questions and complaints from citizens regarding street and drainage construction projects.

 

11.       Answers questions and provides technical information to contractors working on City property regarding drainage policies and procedures.

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12.       Writes specifications for the asphalt plan equipment repairs and upgrades.

 

13.       Surveys areas of the City Landfill which are ready for final cover and grade; ensures slope, cover dirt, seed and sod are correct to minimize erosion.

 

14.       Designs and updates snow route plans for City salt crews.

 

15.       Operates survey equipment and other special engineering equipment to collect data at construction sites.

 

16.       Reviews federally funded project plans to assess impact of improvements on City drainage system maintenance methods and future needs.

 

17.       Instructs City work crews regarding proper construction methods and techniques.

 

18.       Develops computer files to maintain data regarding the Sign Maintenance Inventory program and the Public Employee Chemical Right to Know Act.

 

19.       Develops and maintains training and instructional video tapes regarding repair procedures, equipment operation, job safety, commercial driver’s licensing, etc.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Maintains diary for each construction project to record information such as number of hours worked, number of workers, weather conditions, amount of materials used, and problems encountered.

 

2.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)		ü
Carrying (lbs.)		ü
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü