DESCRIPTION: Under direction, inspects the construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair of roads to bring about compliance with plans and specifications; does related work as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Inspects the construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and repair of roads to ensure that materials, workmanship, and procedures conform to plans and specifications.
Ensures that specifications for earthwork, cuts, fills, slopes, ditches, rock excavations, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes, concrete headwalls, concrete curbs, fine grading, construction of concrete, bituminous macadam, gravel and bituminous concrete pavements, spreading and rolling of stone, shoulders, guard rails, and erection and placement of signs are complied with and that only permissible variations within allowable tolerances occur.
Inspects materials before use, obtains laboratory approval, prohibits the use of substandard materials, and takes samples as required to determine size, weight, and grading of stone, sand, and other materials used in construction.
Determines the quality of riding surfaces through the use of a straight edge and visual inspection.
Ensures that tools, machinery, and trucks are used in a manner that avoids accidents.
Observes work in progress and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures, plans, and specifications with contractors or construction supervisors to ensure compliance with regulations and approved plans.
Maintains records of labor, materials, and equipment used, including loads of distributing trucks, gallonage, square yards penetrated or treated, rate per gallon, temperature, and source of materials.
Prepares estimates of amounts of monies to be paid contractors monthly.
Reports on the progress of construction projects and prepares daily reports indicating the status of work in relation to plans and specifications.
Maintains & reviews records of various types of permit applications and inspects restoration efforts based on approved specifications.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in road construction and maintenance work.

LICENSE: Appointees are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of roads.
Knowledge of problems encountered in obtaining compliance with plans and specifications and methods used in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
Knowledge of procedures for taking samples to be used in laboratory tests.
Knowledge of computing work performed.
Ability to check general field conditions.
Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and specifications.
Ability to determine the quality of riding surfaces using a straight edge and visual inspection.
Ability to determine whether materials furnished comply with specifications and take necessary steps to bring about compliance.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to professionally take and maintain a firm and correct stand when controversies arise.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, contractors, and others concerned with the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of roads.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position

RATE: $27.06 per hour, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC

This title is classified and noncompetitive through Civil Service

Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.

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