Transportation Technician III

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. • Johnson City, TN • 2d ago

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. 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.

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

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's drug screening process, thereafter subject to random and for cause drug and alcohol testing.

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.