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Kungälv Municipality is a place where we together create value in people's daily lives. Our vision shows the direction forward, and our keywords – courage, respect, and co-creation – guide us in how we work every day. A good workplace culture and support for your personal development are important to us. Your contribution counts!

Description

Kungälv is a growing municipality with ambitions to continue expanding and developing.

The Traffic, Street, and Park unit is responsible for the municipality's infrastructure for movement and green areas on public land. This ranges from the maintenance of existing facilities and minor reconstructions to planning in detailed plans and future developments.

We are now looking for a Street Engineer who wants to be involved in the operation and maintenance of the municipality's streets and public spaces.

Job Responsibilities

The Street Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of municipal streets, roads, and other paved surfaces that are public land.

The role includes participating in the development of framework agreements for the services required for maintenance and upkeep, ordering contracting work, and following up on completed work to ensure it is carried out in accordance with procured contracts.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and follow-up of maintenance work for streets, pedestrian and cycle paths, parking areas, and other public spaces.
• Coordination and supervision of contractors within operation and maintenance.
• Conducting inspections and assessments of the condition of streets.
• Handling urgent maintenance cases and interventions in cases such as weather-related events or damage.
• Responsibility for cost follow-up within operation and maintenance.
• Development of strategies and plans for long-term maintenance of the municipality's infrastructure.
• Communication with residents and businesses regarding maintenance issues and traffic information.

We offer you an stimulating workplace with wonderful colleagues who bring many laughs and coffee breaks. The work is free and carried out under your own responsibility, with some possibility of remote work offered.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant educational background, such as a university degree in civil engineering with a focus on road and water construction, or alternatively, good experience that the employer deems suitable.
• Has good communication skills and finds it easy to collaborate with colleagues as well as contractors and the general public.
• Works independently in planning and structuring your work in an efficient manner and takes responsibility for your own tasks as well as issues solved in groups.
• Is engaged, self-motivated, and has a desire to contribute to the development of operation and maintenance of streets, roads, and public space in Kungälv.
• Has a valid driver's license (Category B).

Meritorious:

• Experience from land and construction engineering, operation of streets and roads, or similar tasks.
• Experience of working with the operation and maintenance of streets and public land.
• Experience of working with public lighting and/or management of civil engineering structures such as bridges, quays, and retaining walls.
• Good knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in the field.
• Knowledge and experience of contract law.
• Experience of working with business systems such as BaTMan, GPS tracking, excavation & earthmoving, and maintenance planning systems.

Great importance is attached to personal qualities. We view applicants with different types of experience and competencies in the area positively and are open to discussing possibilities to shape the position based on your experience and strengths.

Welcome to apply for the position of Street Engineer in Kungälv!

Other Information

• Applications are only accepted digitally via kungalv.varbi.com
• Grades/certificates are provided upon request or during a potential interview.
• Appointment is subject to the position not needing to be taken by existing staff due to redundancy or other reasons.
• The selection process takes place continuously during the application period.
• We use digital tools, and in the work, you may need to use an electronic ID.
• Before any potential employment, we require a valid ID card showing citizenship and a valid work permit to be presented.
• Probationary employment may be applied according to collective agreements.
• Register checks are conducted for positions where this is required by law.
• If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the recruitment manager for handling of your application.
• We kindly but firmly decline all direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.
• Kungälv Municipality has procured agreements.
• Testing may occur in the recruitment process.