Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech)

GFT•Raleigh, NC

6d•$23 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech) for its Transportation Team in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville. The position follows an onsite work model and involves regular attendance at the listed offices, as well as extensive fieldwork supporting public and private agencies with asset management activities. Work may include pavement condition assessments, storm drainage assessments, maintenance inspections, and responses to natural disasters. The successful candidate will help lead and manage projects, support project teams in interpreting NCDOT maintenance contracts and procedures, and communicate with project managers, contractors, municipalities, personnel, and the public. The role includes field inspections and measurements, documenting progress and pay records, supporting quality control and safety, and training and mentoring subordinate technicians. Technician levels I–IV are considered, with education and experience qualifications varying by level. The work is outdoors approximately 95% of the time, includes daily automobile travel, and may involve traversing uneven terrain. Core business hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is $23.00–$35.00 per hour for Technician Levels I–II and $27.00–$44.00 per hour for Levels III–IV; pay depends on experience and geographic location. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

For Technician Levels III and IV: A two-year technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology and two years of progressive transportation/construction technician experience; or a high school diploma and four years of transportation experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
For Technician Levels I and II: A high school diploma and one year of experience in a related field.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Understanding of construction surveying procedures and principles.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
Ability to lead and manage projects.
Ability to communicate effectively and resolve field issues.
Ability to use project-specific tools and train others in their use.
Ability to obtain accurate measurements, document project information, and establish project pay records.
Basic math skills for computing quantities and costs.
Ability to operate a level and understand cut and fills and highway-grade elevations.
Ability to interpret and implement safety policies.
Ability to follow instructions independently.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds daily and traverse uneven terrain.
Ability to operate a computer and tablet.
Actively engage multiple perspectives in problem-solving, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning.
Advocate for workplace inclusion and value diversity and equity.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects.
Apply NCDOT Operations & Maintenance procedures and interpret NCDOT maintenance contracts for the project team.
Respond to inquiries and complaints from the Project Manager and help resolve field issues with personnel, contractors, municipalities, and the public.
Use tools of the trade for project work and train subordinate team members in their use.
Obtain accurate measurements, report project progress, and document work in an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR); train subordinate team members in this process.
Set up project pay records and train subordinate technicians in their use.
Identify problems for the contractor and Project Manager and keep the Project Manager informed of project progress.
Follow and carry out specific instructions independently.
Interpret and implement company safety policies and lead safety meetings regularly.
Operate a level and apply knowledge of 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.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Attend operations project meetings as needed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.