Transportation Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Technician II for their Raleigh Construction Management Team. The role involves applying standard inspection procedures during and after construction projects across North Carolina to ensure quality and safety.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree in civil engineering technology or related fields, two years of experience in the technician role, and a valid driver’s license. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with plans and specifications during construction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related curriculum.
• Two years of progressive technician level experience or equivalent.
• Active driver’s license required.
• 4+ years of construction inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of contractor’s operations on transportation projects.
• Conduct routine material testing and gather record documents.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Analysis of highway construction plans

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related

Tools

Concrete Field Technician certification

QMS Roadway Technician certification

Conventional Density Testing certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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.

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

• 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.