Transportation Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is employing a Transportation Technician II in North Carolina to conduct inspections on construction projects ensuring quality and safety compliance with plans.

This role involves material testing, record maintenance, and operational inspections. Candidates should possess an associate degree in a relevant field and progress in technician-level experience.

Active driver’s license and NCDOT certifications preferred. Work may require physical activity and night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related curriculum.
• Two (2) years of progressive technician-level experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor’s operations on transportation projects for conformance.
• Perform routine material testing and track quantities of pay items.
• Gather and maintain record documents.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related

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.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson’s Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Technician II 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.

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
• 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 and two (2) years of progressive technician‑level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active driver’s license
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans
• NCDOT certifications including Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, and Conventional Density Testing preferred
• 4+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation 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.