Written and oral communication

Commercial Driver (Transit)

Transit operators or drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transport of passengers by operating transit vehicles and following traffic laws and applicable regulations. Transit commercial drivers operate buses or other revenue service vehicles to transport customers over routes with specified stops. The main objectives of a transit driver are to safely operate transit vehicles according to an established schedule and route, collect fares from passengers, perform inspections of vehicles before and after operation, and complete relevant incident report. Transit operators might also sometimes be required to assist senior passengers or passengers with disabilities aboard transit vehicles.

Commercial freight drivers operate trucks or tractor trailers to make deliveries or transport goods according to a schedule and assigned route. Freight drivers should operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, and they must do so in accordance with applicable laws for commercial vehicle operations. Freight operators might also be asked to determine the condition of the truck or vehicle before and after use and to report any issues.

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Bike Share Program Manager

Responsible for coordinating and leading the work of the Bike Share Partnership by supporting and managing tasks completed by the partners and stakeholders. The Program Manager will work closely with the staff of the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems and national partners to build on the successes of the Bike Share Partnership to date; and to identify and foster strategies that make bike sharing a relevant tool to improve the lives of people of color and low income populations. The Program Manager must be passionate about equity and understand the potential that bike share offers to improve the lives of all community members.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Manage and monitor work completed by a network of local and national partners to meet Bike Share Partnership goals, providing guidance and support as needed.
Actively engage and energize partner organizations.
Develop strategic vision for Bike Share Partnership that incorporated a long-term model of equitable bike share and creates strategies for ongoing collaboration and funding.
Manage deliverables and reporting for multiple grants that support Bike Share work.
Manage relationships with various funders and communicate successes and challenges in a timely and responsible manner.
Produce and present program reports for a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
Develop sustainable funding strategies for Bike Share Partnership including researching and applying for additional grants and alternative funding streams.

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Maintenance Engineer, Highway

A Highway Maintenance Engineer is responsible for determining cost-effect preventive maintenance treatments, upgrade, and repair strategies to maintain highways, bridges and roadside facilities within an assigned area of operation. This position follows state department of transportation standards and applies asset management principles to schedule and prioritize work. This position assess highway corridors holistically and programs actions through a lens of environmental stewardship, sustainability, safety, and resilience.

Other duties typically include:

Develops and monitors maintenance budget.
Oversees selection and maintenance of major roadway maintenance equipment.
Responsible for landscape and vegetation management along roadways.
Responsible for emergency response preparedness for maintenance.
Responsible for the development, preparation, and letting of maintenance contracts for the district.
Works with governmental officials and the public to set maintenance program goals and expectations.
Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.

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Highway Maintenance Superintendent

A Highway Maintenance Superintendent is a top-level supervisor. The Superintendent develops schedules and budgets and sets work priorities for maintenance operations. The Superintendent supervises multiple crews tasked with highway and bridge maintenance, repairs, and reconstruction. This person is often assisted by a Senior Highway Maintenance Worker.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Accounting for all equipment issued to subordinates or self, such as hand tools, road building tools, materials, plows and sanders, and trucks and heavy equipment.
Assists with management and developing and monitoring individual training programs.
Works with governmental offices and the public.
Administers and inspects contracted maintenance activities.

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Fleet Manager

A Fleet Manager plans, organizes, implements, directs, and leads the activities of the Fleet Services Division of a Department of Public Works or a State Department of Transportation. Duties include oversight of vehicle and heavy equipment repair, maintenance, fueling, record keeping, and vehicle procurement/disposal. The Fleet Manager collaborates and coordinates with other departments and divisions and other governmental agencies.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Determines whether equipment needs can be met.
Buys or researches and recommends equipment for specific activities.
Identifies and integrates new technologies into departmental operations.
Ensures personnel safety through effective use of training, performance management, and communication.
Participates in outside community and professional groups and committees.
Mentors staff and provides training programs for equipment operators and other subordinates.
Sets and monitors productivity measures.

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Bridge Design Engineer

A Bridge Design Engineer conducts structural analysis to ensure the strength and safety of highway structures, prepares structural design and contract documents including drawings, specifications, and estimates, participates in preparing the project budget and schedule, participates in meetings with clients and project team members, and reviews the structural calculations and contract documents prepared by others. A Bridge Design Engineer may be the principal design engineer on a project or the assistant design engineer on large, complex projects.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Develop designs for other highway structures such as sign bridges and lighting supports.
Analyze damaged bridges.
Assess structural adequacy of existing bridges to withstand stresses due to oversized or overweight truck stresses to prevent damage or a bridge collapse.
Prepare designs to upgrade an existing bridge by widening the deck, raising the deck, or strengthening the structure.
Assess design related construction problems and erection schemes.
Update bridge standards.
Carry out design investigations of cranes, hoists, and similar apparatus used on bridge and highway maintenance to ensure structural stability and safety of operators.

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