Under the direction of the District Maintenance Engineer, this position is responsible for the surveillance and maintenance of roads and bridges within the assigned area to ensure the safety of the motoring public.

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is an "at will" employer.

• Survey all state maintained roads and bridges within the assigned area for potential and real problem areas.
• Act quickly on problem areas to minimize further damage to the roadway.
• Ensure that safety meetings are held and safety precautions are followed by subordinates.
• Schedule manpower and equipment to ensure that maintenance is on a priority basis and is diversified.
• Assist Department officials and District Job Superintendents to ensure efficient and productive cooperation on construction projects and maintenance operations.
• Safeguard the consigned Department assets and provide assurance regarding the proper execution and recording of transactions.
• Compute job estimates on roadway repairs from accidents.
• Ensure that District Headquarters buildings and grounds are kept clean, neat and orderly thereby presenting a positive perspective to the public and adjoining landowners.
• Maintain positive relationships with local residents to ensure a favorable Department image.

The educational equivalent to a high school diploma.  Five years experience in highway maintenance preferred. Thorough familiarity with all phases of highway maintenance, Departmental policies and procedures, and the Maintenance Management Program. Leadership qualities and communication skills. Knowledge of all related EPA and ADEQ requirements.  Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.  Valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker ("N") endorsement.  Pre-employment drug test required and subject to random drug testing according to the provisions of the AHTD Drug Testing Program.