Transportation Construction Assistant

GFT • Ebensburg, PA

2d • $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Transportation Construction Assistant (TA-I) to join our Construction Services Team in Ebensburg, PA Central and Western PA area! This role follows a remote work schedule, where work is mostly done on-site. At GFT , we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence , safety , innovation , and sustainability . Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards . What you’ll be challenged to do: This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated Transportation Construction Assistant (TA-I) who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Assist in the inspection to assure that contractors build a quality construction project. Perform assigned duties to specific activities to assure plans, specifications, standards and Q.C. Plans are adhered to. Comply with the District and project specific overtime requirements. Support the Department Project Engineer/ Manager/ Supervisor or Consultant Manager/ Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments. Assist in the completion PSA’s and work sheets daily. Assisitng in Requests from Manager/ Supervisor or any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards. Participates in daily huddles with field staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or post-secondary education
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Do basic math computation for length, area, and volume.
• This position can advance to the TA-2 position with 6 months consecutive or broken experience.

Nice To Haves

• ACI, NICET, and/or NECEPT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection to assure that contractors build a quality construction project.
• Perform assigned duties to specific activities to assure plans, specifications, standards and Q.C. Plans are adhered to.
• Comply with the District and project specific overtime requirements.
• Support the Department Project Engineer/ Manager/ Supervisor or Consultant Manager/ Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.
• Assist in the completion PSA’s and work sheets daily.
• Assisitng in Requests from Manager/ Supervisor or any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.
• Participates in daily huddles with field staff.

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