Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's Asheville Construction Management Team is seeking a Utility Transportation Technician II to apply standard inspection procedures for multiple NCDOT project coordinating the installation and or relocation of both overhead and underground utilities throughout Division 11. Division 11 covers Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties. Ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, comfortable with speaking with contractor personnel and the public. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.
Position summary: Full-time, long-term, permanent position. Applies standard inspection and utility coordination for NCDOT Contracts during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Review NCDOT Utility By Other Plans
Coordinate and oversee the relocation and or installation of wet, dry, underground and overhead utilities.
Perform coordination, inspection and documentation of utility contractor's operations on an all @types of utilities for new and on-going NCDOT projects in Division 11. Documenting and verifying conformance to plans and specifications.
Will be required to review NCDOT encroachments and complicated utility plans.
Must have a knowledge of traffic control installation practices and will be required to review contractor provided traffic control.
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 and Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Must have the ability to effectively communicate with contractors and the public.
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Active driver's license
2+ years of construction inspection experience on transportation projects or utility inspection, installation, or location
4+ years of utility construction experience on transportation projects 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.
