Transportation Technician II

JMT Careers; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting services is looking for a Transportation Technician II to ensure quality and safety on construction sites in North Carolina. The role involves inspecting contractor operations, performing material testing, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology and relevant experience in construction inspections. This position requires fieldwork with potential exposure to hazards and physical demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret highway construction plans.
• 2+ years of progressive technician level experience required.
• Experience on transportation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor’s operations on a variety of transportation projects.
• Perform routine material testing.
• Gather and maintain record documents.

Skills

Inspection

Material Testing

Quality Control

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

NCDOT certifications

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

Sylva, NC

ID: 23336

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 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. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of 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.