Engineering
- Long range planning and engineering
- Roadway design
- Bridge and culvert design
- Drainage Design
- Right-of-way Aquisition
- Surveying and Engineering for public improvements on both county and township roads
Development Services
- Engineering review for Mercer County Regional Planning Commission on new subdivision developments
- Inspects construction of new subdivision streets – Storm sewers, storm water management systems, road and bridge design, soil and erosion control measures, and traffic control
Construction and Inspection
- Administration of all capital improvement contracts, including bridge and roadway construction and the annual pavement resurfacing program
- Inspection, measurement, and documentation of all pay items
- Adherence to Bid specifications and plans
- Prepares partial and final payments to all contractors
- Utility Coordination and Relocation — Gas and water lines, telephone and electric conduit, television, cable, and sanitary sewers
- Reviews and issues utility and driveway permits
- Annual Bridge Field Inspection and Bi-Annual Culvert Inspection
Administration and Finance
- Records – Permanent copies of all road and bridge plans, maps, aerial photos, benchmarks, road records/right of way information, and land records (Public access to these records is always available)
- Budgets and Payroll – Management of annual budget, including anticipation of fiscal needs and assessment of revenue availability in order to balance spending while developing schedule of infrastructure projects
- Public Information – Coordination of project and construction information, media relations, and management of this web site. Development of Annual Report and Official Mercer County Transportation Map
Operations and Maintenance
- Road and Bridge Maintenance – Ditching and drainage, culvert installation, pavement markings, pothole patching, bridge repair, berm work, guardrail repair, mowing, brush and weed control, snow and ice control
- Emergency Maintenance – Storm damage, downed trees, high water and flooding problems, and debris
- Traffic Operations – Maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings, and collection of traffic data throughout the County
- Fleet Maintenance – Maintenance and upgrade of on- and off-road vehicles and equipment
- Safety – Training of personnel on safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
- Railroad crossings
- Building and grounds upkeep
Hours
Office:
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Operations (mid-Sep. through mid-Apr.):
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Operations (mid-Apr. through mid-Sep.):
6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday
