Transportation Technician IV - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Sylva, NC 28779
About the Job
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #59 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. Statewide opportunities are available.US Residency Required.
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
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.
Job Competencies
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Building Relationships and Teamwork
- Client Focus
- Communication
- Dependability
- Job Proficiency
- Quality Service
- Safety
If Managing Others, These CompetenciesApply
- Delegation
- Managing Performance
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Building Relationships and Teamwork
- Client Focus
- Communication
- Job Proficiency
- Quality Service
- Safety
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce
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