Senior Engineering Technician- Maintenance Administration

Senior Engineering Technician- Maintenance Administration (4581-50)

Deadline to Apply : October 20, 2025

Work Location :

Various County Locations

Work Hours : 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Starting Salary :

$32.40 - $39.02 per hour

The Office of the County Engineer provides a variety of important services to the traveling public. These are largely funded by the purchase of license plates and by gasoline taxes. There are 423 bridges and over 500 miles of public right of way - all the responsibility of the County Engineer. These responsibilities include design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and study which result in safety improvements or regulations in compliance with State law.

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, and Earned Personal Days.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Position Focus

The Senior Engineering Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Operations Program Manager and will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day maintenance operations, assisting with the planning and execution of major maintenance projects, conducting inspections, managing reactive maintenance requests, and supporting asset management activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the county roadway system.

JOB DUTIES :

Maintenance Administration :

• Develops and tracks work plans in coordination with supervisors and foremen.
• Assists in scheduling seasonal and large-scale maintenance activities.
• Ensures resources (labor, equipment, materials) are identified and allocated.
• Assists with scoping, estimating, and scheduling larger maintenance projects.
• Provides field oversight, ensuring projects are executed according to standards.
• Coordinates with contractors, utilities, and other departments on shared work.
• Conducts field inspections of pavement, drainage systems, culverts, signs, vegetation, and other roadway assets.
• Documents deficiencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Verifies that completed work meets county standards and specifications.
• Serves as the first responder for citizen complaints and service requests.
• Inspects reported issues, determines urgency, and generates work orders.
• Ensures issues are resolved and documented within asset management systems.
• Uses GIS, gWorks, Samsara, and other asset management tools to track conditions, inspections, and work orders.
• Identifies recurring maintenance trends and assists in long-term planning. Prepares reports, maps, and documentation for leadership review.
• Provides guidance to field crews when needed, especially on non-routine tasks.
• Serves as acting field manager in the absence of a supervisor.
• Prepares reports and technical documentation to support program needs.
• Knowledge of : County and departmental goals and objectives;
• County and departmental policies and procedures;
• English grammar and spelling;
• Surveying techniques;
• GIS concepts;
• Data entry, CAD techniques;
• Highway or bridge design, construction, and maintenance;
• Traffic controls, traffic signals, traffic engineering;
• Budgeting; office practices and procedures.

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