Transportation Technician II

JMT; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Transportation Technician II for field inspection across North Carolina projects. You will verify conformance to plans, perform material testing, and document findings in daily logs and reports.

This role requires an associate degree, valid driver’s license, and ability to work outdoors on construction sites. Experience with highway plans, safety protocols, and regulatory certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology or equivalent
• Two years of progressive technician level experience
• Active driver’s license required
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans
• NCDOT certifications preferred (Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, Conventional Density Testing)
• 4+ years of construction inspection experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor operations on transportation projects 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 and testing reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Highway construction inspection

Plan interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Survey Technology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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.

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
• 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.