Roads Technician at Chiredzi Town Council – Chiredzi

ROADS TECHNICIAN
Grade: 11
Reports To: Assistant Director Operations
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant post.

Duties and Responsibilities include assisting in the planning, design, supervision, and maintenance of Council roads, streets, and related infrastructure. This involves conducting routine inspections of roads, drainage systems, culverts, road shoulders, and associated infrastructure. The technician will identify road defects, assess their condition, and recommend appropriate maintenance or rehabilitation measures.

Key responsibilities also encompass preparing technical reports, site inspection reports, work schedules, and other road-related documentation. Supervision of road maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction works undertaken by Council employees and contractors is also required. The role involves taking measurements, collecting site data, and assisting with the preparation of quantities and estimates for road works.

Monitoring the quality and progress of road works to ensure compliance with approved specifications and standards is crucial, along with assisting with setting out road works and checking levels, dimensions, and alignment on site. The technician will monitor the use of materials, equipment, and labour on road projects, reporting any discrepancies, and inspecting drainage structures, storm-water channels, and culverts, recommending remedial works where necessary.

The role also involves liaising with contractors, consultants, Council departments, and other stakeholders on road-related projects. Maintaining accurate records of road maintenance activities, projects, inspections, and materials used, and assisting in the preparation of annual road maintenance and development programmes are essential. Finally, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards, occupational health and safety requirements, and Council procedures, and performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

- A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Roads Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related qualification will be an added advantage.
- At least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in roads, civil works, construction or infrastructure maintenance.
- Practical experience in road construction, road maintenance, drainage works and site supervision.
- Knowledge of road construction materials, methods, measurements and quality control.
- Experience working in a local authority or public-sector environment will be an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s licence.