Transportation Assistant

Michael Baker International•Susquehanna Township, PA

6h•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects. Michael Baker is seeking a Transportation Assistant to join the team based in our Harrisburg, PA office. This is a field position that will work primarily at a construction site in either PennDOT Districts 2, 3, 4 or 8. Under the direct supervision of the Project Supervisor, the Transportation Assistant will monitor and document that the roadway and/or bridge project is being built in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation
Basic computer skills to use a tablet to document the daily activities
Strong English language skills, written and verbal
Ability to traverse construction sites and be outdoors in various climates
Work hours vary from daylight to night work based upon contractor operations; overtime is often required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
Possess basic math skills

Responsibilities

Inspect various facets of work on a bridge or roadway construction site
Take field measurements and perform calculations
Prepare relevant inspection reports
Verify that appropriate materials and construction processes are being used
Ensure that construction conforms to the project plans, specifications, and special provisions
Perform other duties as assigned