Transportation Technician I

SilkRoad; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Transportation Technician I to apply standard inspection procedures on transportation projects in North Carolina, ensuring conformance to plans, specs, and safety requirements. Statewide opportunities are available and discussed with the hiring manager during interview.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology, or two years CEI experience.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related curriculum.
• Two years CEI experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• NCDOT certifications are preferred (Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, Conventional Density Testing).

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor operations on transportation projects to verify conformance to plans and specs.
• Perform routine material testing.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items.
• Maintain and collect records including material certifications, testing reports, and inspector diaries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

Tools

Concrete Field Technician

QMS Roadway Technician

Conventional Density Testing

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

All Locations

Tracking Code

26732

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Technician I to apply standard inspection procedures on ongoing activities, in the state of North Carolina, during and after construction for quality, safety and conformance to plans and specifications. Statewide opportunities available.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

This position is available in multiple locations within North Carolina and can be discussed with the hiring manager during an interview.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of contractor’s operations on a variety of transportation projects including roadway and bridge construction to verify conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs routine material testing
• Measure and track quantities of pay items
• Gathers and maintains record documents including material certifications, testing reports, and inspector’s daily diaries
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or two years equivalent CEI experience.
• NCDOT certifications including Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, and Conventional Density Testing preferred
• Construction inspection experience on NCDOT projects preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.