Transportation Technician I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in North Carolina is seeking a Transportation Technician I to perform standard inspection procedures on roadway and bridge construction projects, ensuring conformance to plans, safety standards, and specifications on site.

This entry-level role requires an Associate degree or two years CEI experience and an active driver's license. The position involves field work, record keeping, and may include night or weekend shifts across NC.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years CEI experience required.
• Active driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor operations on transportation projects to verify plans and specs.
• Performs routine material testing.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items.
• Gather and maintain record documents including material certifications, testing reports, and inspector's daily diaries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Field inspection

Driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering Tech

Two years CEI experience

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

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

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or two years equivalent CEI experience.
• Active driver's license
• 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.

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