Highway Engineer

Position Title : Highway Engineer

Department : Highway

Reports to : Highway Commissioner

FLSA Status : Exempt

Pay Grade : U

Highway Engineer

Position Summary

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.

This position is responsible for designing, coordinating, and surveying highway and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities also include planning day-to-day activities in the maintenance of State and / or County highways. Employee exercises considerable independent judgment in decision making within general guidelines under the administrative direction of the Highway Commissioner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, organizes, and supervises highway maintenance projects.
• Responsible for carrying out maintenance and repair of highways in the County.
• Keeps Commissioner and / or Patrol Superintendent informed of progress on projects, equipment needs or need for additional employees. Requisitions materials for job.
• Computes technical data for design and building highways and bridges in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) facilities development manual and standards.
• Obtains constructions permits for all off right of way work.

Prepares and procures applicable local, state and federal permits for road and bridge maintenance and construction projects. Documents and monitors permit requirements.

Related Job Functions

Physical Demands

Education and Training Requirements

Wage and Benefits

Vernon County Human Resources

400 Courthouse Square, Suite 300

Viroqua, WI 54665

Telephone : 608-637-5301

Fax : 608-638-7262

Office Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm

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