Transportation Technician IV

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Technician IV to lead inspection on transportation construction projects across North Carolina. This field-based position requires supervising staff, verifying conformance to plans and specifications, and effectively communicating with clients, contractors, and agencies.

The role demands an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology with seven years of experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or related curriculum and seven years of progressive technician level experience.
• Active driver's license.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
• Thorough understanding of DOT Standards and Specifications and Roadway Standard Drawings.
• NCDOT certifications including Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, and Conventional Density Testing preferred.
• Experience with local clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of contractor’s operations on roadway and bridge projects to verify conformance to plans and specifications.
• Supervise and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout construction of the project.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items.
• Gather and maintain record documents including material certifications, testing reports, and inspector’s daily diaries.
• Interact with the public, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Survey Technology

Tools

Concrete Field Technician

QMS Roadway Technician

Conventional Density Testing

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 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's Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Technician IV to perform work as a lead inspector responsible for supervision of transportation construction projects in the state of North Carolina. Statewide opportunities are 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.

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.
• Supervise and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout construction of the project.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items.
• Gather and maintain record documents including material certifications, testing reports, and inspector’s daily diaries.
• Interact with the public, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication 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 seven (7) 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.
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision.
• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems.
• Thorough understanding of DOT Standards and Specifications and Roadway Standard Drawings.
• NCDOT certifications including Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, and Conventional Density Testing preferred.
• Experience with local clients preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

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.