Job Description

:Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of maintenance personnel responsible for repairing and maintaining highways, roads, bridges, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate all maintenance operations, including repairing pavements, patching potholes, controlling roadside vegetation, and installing signage.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and standards during maintenance activities.
• Regularly inspect highways and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
• Develop comprehensive maintenance schedules and efficiently allocate resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Monitor the quality of work performed by maintenance crews and offer feedback and guidance as necessary.
• Collaborate with various departments and agencies, such as engineering, traffic management, and environmental services, to address maintenance issues and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment usage, and material inventory.
• Provide training and mentorship to maintenance staff on proper techniques, safety procedures, and equipment operation.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, including accidents, hazardous spills, or severe weather events, to safeguard the safety and integrity of the highway system.
• Supervise subcontracted work on site, ensuring its evaluation and verification.
• Manage and verify all repair and replacement work conducted by subcontractors.
• Assist in reviewing and approving subcontractor work programs for routine maintenance projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA requirements on site.
• Undertake any additional duties, tasks, or responsibilities assigned by superiors.

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience working in highway maintenance or a related field, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and standards relevant to highway maintenance.

UEM Edgenta