Assistant District Maintenance Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

**Duties and Responsibilities **

• Assist the District Maintenance Engineer with supervision of engineering staff of 30 and a labor force of 90, consisting of Highway Maintenance Supervisors, Foremen, HMW's, Laborers and Welder/Mechanics.

• Manage the work of the labor force across all work shifts to set schedules, meet deadlines, partner between District areas where possible, and provide a safe and productive work environment.

• Communicate and meet regularly with Depot Supervisors to provide direction and establish work priorities, and track through completion.

• Review and approve work orders to ensure accuracy of information.

• Review and approve purchase orders submitted by Depot Supervisors to support maintenance activities.

• Work with the District Fleet Coordinator to establish the equipment needs for the in-house Maintenance section.

• Maintain records of maintenance work completed using asset management, mapping and other available methods.

• Act as District contact for emergencies and coordinate appropriate response. Work all emergency and weather-related events, including snow and ice.

• Manage highway incidents by deploying the appropriate staff and equipment with the goal of maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system.

• Supervise and manage all public feedback, provide means to address roadway and roadside issues and prepare appropriate responses.

• Meet and communicate with the Public, Town, or State officials to evaluate and resolve highway issues.

• As directed, coordinate with Maintenance Engineering for any contract work.

• Review and approve overtime and time sheets. Coordinate with Depot Supervisors to ensure overtime is equitably distributed. Coordinate bi-annual and interim Union shift bids.

• Perform other related work as required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

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