Roads Maintenance Technologist

Rocky View County•Rocky View County, AB

6d•CA$90,995•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky View County is seeking a Roads Maintenance Technologist to support the planning, coordination, and execution of municipal road maintenance and rehabilitation programs. This role ensures that surface treatment, gravel, asphalt, and concrete maintenance programs are delivered efficiently, technically sound, and cost-effective. The Technologist will provide technical and administrative support for long-range maintenance planning, asset condition tracking, annual work programming, and oversight of prime contractors and consultants. This position serves as a key liaison between municipal field staff, contractors, and management to maintain safe and serviceable municipal road networks in alignment with council-approved service levels.

Requirements

Completion of a Civil Engineering Diploma (CET) or equivalent certification in a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible and diversified experience.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent customer service, organizational, prioritizing, time management skills and problem-solving skills, including the ability to listen effectively to resolve core issues.
Proficient in conducting risk assessments, evaluating potential mitigation options and presenting data-driven recommendations.
Ability to prepare clear written responses and technical summaries suitable for public, stakeholder, and Council audiences.
Knowledge of municipal, highway engineering and construction practices, procedures and specifications related to the position.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of basic MS Office Suite as well as basic keyboarding skills.
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with multiple groups to provide optimal solutions and current, relevant information.
Ability to stay current with evolving technology and software, particularly database management systems and GIS-based applications and make recommendations for hardware/software changes and updates.
Ability to take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and other persons at or in the vicinity of the worksite while they are working.
Ability to work in accordance with the requirements established by the RVC Health and Safety Program and the Alberta OHS Act, Regulation and Code.

Nice To Haves

Promote a work environment that is productive, reliable, efficient, and geared towards service excellence by working collaboratively with coworkers, the public and external organizations and representatives.

Responsibilities

Provide regular operational updates and reporting to management on maintenance activities, complaint trends, contractor performance, escalations, and risks.
Manage road maintenance complaints and inquiries end-to-end.
Assist in developing and scheduling annual and multi-year maintenance programs.
Support the prioritization of maintenance activities using condition-based data, inspection records, and risk-based decision models.
Review provincial and municipal guidelines to ensure all programs meet applicable engineering and safety standards.
Develop cost estimates and work plans and provide technical inputs for the Roads Maintenance Plan and budget submissions.
Support preparation of tender documents, scope of work, and technical specifications for maintenance contracts.
Monitor and support administration of maintenance contracts to confirm compliance with contract terms, specifications, service levels, and safety/traffic accommodation requirements.
Conduct site visits/inspections, document findings, and coordinate follow-up on deficiencies, non-conformances, corrective actions, and warranty items.
Verify quantities of materials placed, coordinate sampling/testing, and process progress payments for contractor work.
Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings as required, providing technical updates and tracking action items.
Coordinate collection and maintenance of roadway condition and maintenance data and update the asset/pavement management system.
Assist in developing asset performance dashboards to guide maintenance planning and budget tracking.
Support the integration of GIS and mobile inspection tools to enhance data collection efficiency.
Prepare technical documentation and reporting for management and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate across internal teams, field leadership, and contractors to align schedules, resolve issues, provide technical updates, and support public notifications.
Provide schedule and impacts information to internal communications resources to support public notifications.
Identify and recommend improvements to maintenance materials, methods, and scheduling.
Support budget preparation and ongoing administration by tracking expenditures, flagging variances/risks, and ensuring purchasing and procurement processes are followed.
Act in a professional manner to protect the integrity of employees and the business of Rocky View County.
Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Act in place of Supervisor in their absence as required.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.