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Transportation Technician III

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Albemarle, NC
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degreeActive Driver’s License

Job overview

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. is hiring a Transportation Technician III. Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc. is seeking a Transportation Technician III to serve as a lead inspector for transportation construction projects in North Carolina. This role involves supervising subordinate inspection staff, tracking pay item quantities, and maintaining record documents. The technician will also interact with various parties to resolve field issues and ensure project compliance.

Key focus areas include Perform inspection of contractor’s operations on transportation projects, Supervise and maintain subordinate inspection staff, and Measure and track quantities of pay items.

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Civil Engineering Technology Or Equivalent, Active Driver’s License, and Five Years Progressive Technician Experience. Important skills include Communication, Analyzing Highway Construction Plans, Interpreting Highway Construction Plans, Applying Engineering Concepts To Solve Complex Problems, DOT Standards And Specifications, and Roadway Standard Drawings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationAnalyzing Highway Construction PlansInterpreting Highway Construction PlansApplying Engineering Concepts to Solve Complex ProblemsDOT Standards and SpecificationsRoadway Standard Drawings

Qualifications

JMT's Motor Vehicle ScreeningAssociate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, or Related Curriculum or Equivalent Experience5 Years Progressive Technician Level ExperienceActive Driver’s LicenseNCDOT Concrete Field Technician CertificationNCDOT QMS Roadway Technician CertificationNCDOT Conventional Density Testing CertificationExperience With Local Clients

Full 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.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Technician III to perform work as a lead inspector responsible for supervision of transportation construction projects in 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

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 five (5) 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 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 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.

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