Transportation Construction Assistant
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Transportation Construction Assistant (TA-1) 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 an experienced, motivated Transportation Construction Assistgant (TA-1) 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or post-secondary education and has the ability to read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computation for length, area, and volume
Nice To Haves
- ACI, NICET, and/or NECEPT certifications.
Responsibilities
- Support construction and inspection teams to assure that contractors build a quality construction project.
- Support team with 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.
- Support the completion PSA’s and work sheets daily.
- Support Manager/ Supervisor for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.
- Attend and Participate in daily huddles with field staff.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
