Transportation Technician I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is looking for a Transportation Technician I to oversee construction activities in North Carolina. The role involves inspection of roadway and bridge construction, ensuring safety and conformance to specifications. Candidates should have an associate degree in a relevant field, an active driver's license, and prefer experience with NCDOT projects.

The position is field-based, requiring physical activity and adaptability to working conditions. Join a 100% employee-owned firm ranked among the top design firms!

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Active driver’s license required.
• Experience with NCDOT projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of contractor’s operations on transportation projects.
• Conduct routine material testing to ensure compliance.
• Gather and maintain records including testing reports.

Skills

Motor Vehicle Screening

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

NCDOT certifications

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.

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.
• Perform 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.

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 an equivalent combination of education and 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. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing, and 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.