Transportation Technician II

SilkRoad; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Technician II to apply standard inspection procedures on NC transportation projects, ensuring safety, quality and conformance to plans and specifications.

Position based in multiple North Carolina locations; requires an associate degree and two years of experience. Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B) is not available, except for TN visa eligible candidates. Must be able to work in the field, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology and two years of technician-level experience.
• Experience analyzing highway construction plans.
• NCDOT certifications preferred: Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, and Density Testing.
• 4+ years of construction inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor operations on transportation projects to verify conformance to plans and specs.
• Perform routine material testing and keep accurate test records.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items and document daily diaries.
• Assist with gathering and maintaining project documentation.

Skills

Construction inspection

Material testing

Plan interpretation

Quantity measurement

Record keeping

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

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 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
• 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.