Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech)

GFT • Raleigh, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech) to join our Transportation Team in Charlotte, Raleigh and Asheville offices. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring regular attendance at our listed offices. Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Requirements

• For Technician Levels III and IV: Two (2) year technical degree with Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with two (2) years of progressive transportation/construction technician experience, or high school diploma and four (4) years of transportation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• For Technician Levels I and II: High School Diploma and one (1) years’ experience in a related field.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Must understand construction surveying procedures and principles.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in state of residence.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves.
• Must have the ability to lead and manage projects.
• Should have experience with NCDOT Operations & Maintenance procedures.
• Must be able to read and understand NCDOT maintenance contracts and interpret for project team.
• Answers inquiries and complaints from Project Manager.
• Must be a good communicator and able to resolve solutions in the field with personnel, contractors, municipalities, and the general public.
• Must be able to successfully use tools of the trade needed for the specific project(s) and have the ability to train subordinates in their use.
• Must obtain accurate measurements, report project progress information, and document in an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) and train subordinate team members in this process.
• Setup project pay records and train subordinate technicians in their use.
• Identifies problems to the contractor and project manager, and keeps project manager informed of progress of project.
• Must be able to follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Must possess basic math skills to compute quantities and costs.
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings on a regular basis.
• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for highway grades.
• Responsible for project specific quality control tasks as defined in quality control manual.
• Mentoring and training subordinate technicians.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Attend meetings as needed related to operations projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist both public and private agencies with various asset management activities, including pavement condition assessments, storm drainage assessments, maintenance inspections, and response to natural disasters.
• Lead and manage projects.
• Read and understand NCDOT maintenance contracts and interpret them for the project team.
• Answer inquiries and complaints from Project Managers.
• Communicate effectively and resolve solutions in the field with personnel, contractors, municipalities, and the general public.
• Successfully use tools of the trade needed for specific projects and train subordinates in their use.
• Obtain accurate measurements, report project progress information, and document in an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR), and train subordinate team members in this process.
• Set up project pay records and train subordinate technicians in their use.
• Identify problems to the contractor and project manager, and keep the project manager informed of project progress.
• Follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Compute quantities and costs using basic math skills.
• Interpret and implement company-mandated safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings on a regular basis.
• Operate a level and understand cut and fills and elevations for highway grades.
• Perform project-specific quality control tasks as defined in the quality control manual.
• Mentor and train subordinate technicians.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Attend meetings as needed related to operations projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED