Transportation Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Technician II to perform standard inspection procedures on ongoing transportation projects in North Carolina, ensuring quality and conformance to plans and specifications. The role entails field work, material testing, and record-keeping to support roadway and bridge construction.

The position requires an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology, two years of related experience, an active driver's license,

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related curriculum with two years of progressive technician experience, or equivalent.
• 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.

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.
• Gather and maintain record documents including certifications and testing reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Plan interpretation

Concrete Field Technician

QMS Roadway Technician

Density Testing

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

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

Qualifications

• 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 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.