Transportation Technician II

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

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is looking for a Transportation Technician II in Raleigh, NC. As part of the construction management team, you will inspect contractor operations on various transportation projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. You will work in the field, managing safety conditions and performing routine material testing. The position may require working nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of progressive technician level experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active driver's license is required.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
• 4+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor operations on transportation projects for conformance to plans.
• Perform routine material testing.
• Track quantities of pay items and maintain documentation.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or a related curriculum

Tools

Concrete Field Technician certification

QMS Roadway Technician certification

Conventional Density Testing certification

Job description

Transportation Technician II

Raleigh, NC

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) 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 Raleigh 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. 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 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.