Utility Transportation Technician II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•West Jefferson, NC

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, is seeking a Utility Transportation Technician II for its Asheville Construction Management Team. The role supports multiple North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects involving the coordination of overhead and underground utility installation and relocation throughout Division 11, which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Caldwell, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties. This is a full-time, long-term, permanent position. The technician applies standard inspection procedures and coordinates utilities on NCDOT contracts during and after construction, checking structural quality, general safety, and conformance with plans, specifications, and codes. The position requires communication with contractor personnel and the public. Immigration sponsorship or support is unavailable except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Comfort speaking with contractor personnel and the public.
Knowledge of traffic control installation practices.

Responsibilities

Review NCDOT Utility By Other Plans.
Coordinate and oversee the relocation and/or installation of wet, dry, underground, and overhead utilities.
Coordinate, inspect, and document utility contractors’ operations across utility types on new and ongoing NCDOT projects in Division 11.
Document and verify conformance to plans and specifications.
Review NCDOT encroachments and complicated utility plans.
Review contractor-provided traffic control and apply knowledge of traffic control installation practices.
Perform routine material testing.
Measure and track quantities of pay items.
Gather and maintain record documents, including material certifications, testing reports, and inspectors’ daily diaries.
Perform other related duties as assigned.