Roads Maintenance Technologist

Daily Operations

• 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 (triage, evidence collection from field staff, independent judgment, escalation as required, and timely responses).

Maintenance Program Development

• Assist in developing and scheduling annual and multi-year maintenance programs, including overlay, crack sealing, asphalt patching, chip seal, spot gravelling, and gravel road regrading.
• 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.

Contract Administration, Field Inspections and Quality Assurance

• 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 as applicable.
• 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.

Data Collection, Asset Management and Technical Reporting

• Coordinate collection and maintenance of roadway condition and maintenance data (including field observations and photos) and update the asset/pavement management system to support planning, reporting, and defensible records.
• 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 (e.g., status updates, summaries, close-out records, and supporting data/graphics) for management and internal stakeholders.

Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate across internal teams, field leadership, and contractors to align schedules, resolve issues, provide technical updates, and support public notifications (detours, impacts, timelines).
• Provide schedule and impacts information to internal communications resources to support public notifications (e.g., detours, disruptions, and timing).
• Identify and recommend improvements to maintenance materials, methods, and scheduling based on field performance observations and product/process research.

Budget Support and Expenditure Tracking

• Support budget preparation and ongoing administration by tracking expenditures, flagging variances/risks, and ensuring purchasing and procurement processes are followed.

General

• 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.