Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech)

GFT; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development training

Job summary

GFT is looking for an Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech) in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville. This role follows an onsite model and involves leading projects, conducting assessments, and mentoring technicians. Preferred candidates have a technical degree and experience in transportation. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $23.00-$44.00 based on technician level and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive transportation/construction technician experience or equivalent combination of training.
• High school diploma and one year of experience for Technician Level I-II.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects on the transportation team.
• Perform pavement condition and storm drainage assessments.
• Train subordinate technicians in tool use.

Skills

Understanding construction surveying procedures and principles

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Engaging multiple perspectives in problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree or a high school diploma with experience

Tools

Level

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech) to join our Transportation Team in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville offices. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring regular attendance at our listed offices.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether on highways, bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As an AMM Tech you will assist public and private agencies with various asset management activities, including pavement condition assessments, storm drainage assessments, maintenance inspections, response to natural disasters, and other tasks for our project partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects.
• Use knowledge of NCDOT Operations & Maintenance procedures.
• Read and understand NCDOT maintenance contracts and interpret them for the project team.
• Answer inquiries and complaints from Project Manager; communicate and resolve solutions in the field with personnel, contractors, municipalities, and the public.
• Use tools of the trade and train subordinates in their use.
• Obtain accurate measurements, report project progress in an Inspector’s Daily Report, and train subordinate team members.
• Setup project pay records and train subordinate technicians.
• Identify problems to contractor and project manager, keeping the project manager informed of progress.
• Follow specific instructions independently.
• Apply basic math skills to compute quantities and costs.
• Interpret and implement company mandated safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings on a regular basis.
• Operate a level; understand cut and fills and elevations for highway grades.
• Perform project‑specific quality control tasks as defined in the quality control manual.
• Mentor and train subordinate technicians.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders, and all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by management; attend meetings related to operations projects.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds daily.
• Traverse uneven terrain.
• Operate computer and tablet.

Working Conditions

• Work outdoors 95% of the time.
• Moderate noise level.
• Travel via automobile daily.

What You’ll Bring To Our Firm

• For Technician Levels III and IV: two‑year technical degree with Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology plus two years of progressive transportation/construction technician experience, or a high school diploma and four years of transportation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• For Technician Levels I and II: high school diploma and one year of experience in a related field.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Understand construction surveying procedures and principles.
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence.
• Engage multiple perspectives when solving problems; seek peer learning and encourage reciprocal learning.
• Advocate for full inclusion and an inclusive workplace that welcomes diversity and values equity.

Compensation

Technician Level I‑II: $23.00‑35.00 per hour. Technician Level III‑IV: $27.00‑44.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development through internal and external training programs.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

GFT is a privately held AEC firm focused on the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings. With a heritage of over a century, GFT is the employer of choice for thousands of engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers and more.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

California Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered under the California Fair Chance Act and relevant local ordinances.