Job Description Reporting to the Superintendent, Roads Operations, or designate, the Road Operations Technologist is responsible for providing technical and operational assistance to Roads Operations Services. The position supports the planning, coordination, inspection, administration, and delivery of road maintenance services and capital programs.
Responsibilities: Complete fieldwork, including but not limited to survey layouts, field measurements, data collection, site investigations, infrastructure inspections, and site monitoring
Assist with the administration and monitoring of maintenance and operational contracts, including programs such as stormwater management pond cleaning, curb cuts, slab jacking, sidewalk replacements, and other road maintenance activities
Conduct field inspections, monitor construction and maintenance activities, identify deficiencies, and verify completed work for compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, standards, contract requirements, and City requirements
Prepare deficiency lists, inspection records, audits, time studies, operational assessments, and other technical documentation
Prepare drawings, schedules, estimates, routing, and designs as required to support Roads Operations Services, utilizing specialized software including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and other related software
Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, plans, specifications, standards, and technical documents related to municipal infrastructure, maintenance, construction, and operational activities
Prepare and maintain data inventories and records in support of capital and operating budgets, asset inventories, and operational programs
Review and process work orders in accordance with approved budgets and established policies and procedures
Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and tracking of project costs, schedules, quantities, and expenditures
Coordinate multiple projects and operational programs, establish priorities, manage competing deadlines, and monitor project progress, costs, and schedules
Create and maintain maps, infrastructure inventories, statistics, inspection records, and other data related to City infrastructure and Roads Operations programs
Support asset management activities through the collection, maintenance, and analysis of infrastructure utilizing GIS software
Undertake research, review studies, prepare reports, and provide technical information and recommendations as required
Prepare documentation to support procurement activities, including tenders, quotations,



requests for proposals, specifications, estimates, and other contract documents
Assist with contract administration, including monitoring contractor performance, reviewing completed work, maintaining records, and supporting payment and cost verification
Liaise with City staff, contractors, consultants, utility companies, residents, and other external stakeholders regarding work orders, inspections, project progress, maintenance activities, and operational requirements
Support winter operations through the calibration and monitoring of winter maintenance equipment, weigh scales, and RWIS stations
Maintain and update electronic spreader controls, GPS/AVL systems, and other operational technology as required
Track and analyze winter operations information, including operational costs, material usage, service levels, equipment data, GPS/AVL information, and other relevant performance data
Provide inventory control and maintain records for winter maintenance materials
Assist in ensuring operational programs, inspections, documentation, and maintenance activities are completed in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Provide technical support and assistance to Roads Operations staff in the use of applicable software, systems, technology, and operational equipment
Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge and skill normally associated with completion of a three (3) year Community College program in Civil Engineering Technology, plus three (3) years of municipal construction and maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Advanced experience and skills using personal computers and various software applications, including Microsoft Office, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and AutoCAD, with the ability to provide computer and technical guidance and direction to Roads Operations staff
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including the ability to utilize mapping and infrastructure data to support operational planning, asset inventories, data analysis and decision-making




General knowledge of surveying processes, principles, and equipment, including field measurements, layout, data collection, and the use of equipment such as GPS/GNSS and total stations, would be considered an asset
Experience in surveying, drafting, concrete, asphalt, drainage structures, and winter control
Experience in municipal procurement, tender preparation, contract administration, construction inspection, and monitoring contractor performance would be considered an asset
Experience conducting field inspections, monitoring construction and maintenance activities, identifying deficiencies, and verifying completed work for compliance with applicable specifications, standards, and contract requirements
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, plans, specifications, standards, and technical documents related to municipal infrastructure and maintenance activities
Familiarity with asset management principles, infrastructure inventory and inspection systems, Maintenance Management Systems, and applicable City By-laws, Policies, Procedures, and Operations Quality Standards
Working knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Drawings (OPSS/OPSD), and applicable legislation, standards, and guidelines related to municipal road operations and maintenance
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and operational programs, establish priorities, manage competing deadlines, and monitor project costs and schedules
Excellent research, analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Robust verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills to deal effectively with staff, contractors, consultants, external agencies, and the general public
Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team and to work effectively under pressure
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions within established policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Current registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT
Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum Class “G”), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the ability to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

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📌 Regular Full-Time Road Operations Technologist (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario