Halifax County Maintenance Engineer

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is available for a County Maintenance Engineer with the NCDOT offering competitive salaries and full state benefits. Responsibilities include overseeing highway maintenance operations, responding to public inquiries, and managing emergency responses, making it ideal for candidates with engineering knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of administrative contracts and policies.
• Strong ability to respond to public and media inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise highway maintenance operations.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding DOT policies.
• Manage emergency call back status for highway emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering instruments

Ability to interpret plans and specifications

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Job description

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries, and many career development opportunities.

Internal posting: Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply.

This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still being considered.

This position will serve as the County Maintenance Engineer in our Halifax County Maintenance Office.

• Responsibilities include planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and directing various aspects of Highway Maintenance operations including DOT staff and purchase order contract construction.
• You will respond to inquiries from the public, DOT management, media, etc., regarding DOT policies, division projects, plans, and proposed work.
• This position has Emergency Call Back status; you must be able to respond to highway emergencies and work during inclement weather.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of field and office engineering instruments; ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; interpret plans, provisions, and specifications; interpret policies and regulations; and establish working relationships between the department and citizens.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration