Transportation Technician IV

JMT; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson's Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Technician IV to serve as lead inspector on transportation construction projects in North Carolina.

Candidates should hold an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology, with seven years of progressive technician experience, an active driver’s license, and the ability to analyze highway plans and manage field records; NCDOT certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with seven years of progressive technician experience.
• Active driver’s license required.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans and standards.
• Experience planning, scheduling and delivering projects with limited supervision.
• NCDOT certifications preferred (Concrete Field Technician, QMS Roadway Technician, Conventional Density Testing).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of contractor operations on transportation projects to verify conformance to plans and specifications.
• Supervise and maintain inspection staff on site.
• Measure and track quantities of pay items and maintain records.
• Gather and maintain material certifications, testing reports, and daily diaries.
• Interact with the public, agencies, contractors, and others to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Field inspection

Plan interpretation

Public interaction

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Survey Technology

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.

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 IV to perform work as a lead inspector responsible for supervision of transportation construction projects in the state of North Carolina.

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.