Roadway Assessment Technician

Job Number :49639**

The vision for Integrated Infrastructure Services (IIS) is to inspire trust among citizens and Council in our commitment and ability to deliver quality infrastructure. The Lifecycle Management Section of the Infrastructure Planning and Design Branch (IPD Branch), enhances the lives of Edmontonians through the way we plan and manage transportation infrastructure. The Branch business model is based on the Departmental principle of "development" and "delivery" - IPD supports development through planning/design, outreach and project setup functions.

Working within an integrated business model and reporting to the Engineering Program Manager (Roadway Assessment & Prioritization), the Roadway Assessment Technician will undertake condition assessments of roadway assets, operate specialized roadway assessment equipment (including processing and analyzing collected data), oversee a team of seasonal field staff, and support prioritization of rehabilitation/renewal activities associated with city-owned transportation infrastructure (i.e. roadways and traffic control/street lights).

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Plan and execute the collection of condition data for roadway assets using ARAN van equipped with assessment hardware/software, Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) and Dynaflect equipment for structural testing of roadway pavements, and hand-held mobile data capture equipment with GIS apps for visual condition assessment of pavements, curbs, and sidewalks
• Utilize GIS/ETL tools and Google Workspace/MS Office for post-processing, analysis, and reporting of collected data from ARAN van, FWD & Dynaflect, and hand-held mobile equipment into condition ratings
• Provide guidance, direction and training to seasonal field staff that perform field assessment and post-processing
• Execute seasonal/daily calibration procedures for structural testing equipment and ARAN van assessment sensors/hardware/software
• Conduct timely QA/QC checks on seasonal field staff to ensure adherence to asset assessment protocols, taking corrective actions when necessary
• Utilize GIS knowledge to perform QA/QC checks and validate data integrity
• Perform transfer procedures into asset management software and conduct quality checks within the software
• Assist in the updating of pavement/asset management systems, including traffic data, renewal work activity history, and other pavement asset attributes (geometric, jurisdictional, etc.) within GIS and/or asset/pavement management software
• Assist in prioritization of roadway renewal projects, including use of asset/pavement management software
• Administer preventative maintenance for structural testing equipment and ARAN Van
• Handle repairs for structural testing equipment, ARAN van assessment sensors/hardware/software, and hand-held mobile data capture equipment, including troubleshooting with equipment vendors and City IT
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications :

• Two year Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, or equivalent
• CET certification through ASET, or eligible for certification
• GIS training or experience (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Online ArcGIS, or Geomedia)
• Minimum two years proven experience in field assessment of roadway assets
• Sound knowledge of technical principles and practices related to roadway condition assessment techniques and QA/QC processes/procedures, and asset management
• Competent operational knowledge of both manual and automated condition assessment equipment for roadway assets
• Proficiency in GIS, with expertise in Esri ArcGIS and/or Hexagon GeoMedia
• Self-motivated with analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as effective communication/presentation skills (both verbal and written)
• Proven ability to interpret technical information and demonstrate strong report-writing skills
• Ability to handle interactions with the public, vendors/suppliers and consultants
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license or operator's licensing equivalent. Applicant may be required to obtain business use auto insurance
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

** Up to 1 permanent, full-time position