CEI Transportation Technician II at TranSystems Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve. 

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is looking for a Transportation Technician II to provide construction assistance to assigned projects.

 

Essential Functions:

• Must understand DOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, special provisions, project contract and how it relates to the DOT Construction Manual.


• Responsible for driving company vehicle to and from as well as on the client project


• Responsible for answering inquiries and complaints from Residents Engineer.


• Must be able to successfully use all the tools of the trade needed for the project.


• Must obtain accurate measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR).


• Setup Material Receive books


• Collect material certification from contractor


• Understanding of pay applications and coordinating with contractor and DOT.


• Perform on-site testing when needed


• Check materials for conformance with contract requirements before installation.


• Points out potential problems to the contractor and project engineer, and keeps project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project.


• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.


• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Four (4) years’ experience in the construction industry.


• Must be able to become certified in DOT classes and maintain these certifications


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel


• Must be a good communicator and able to resolve solutions in the field.


• Must be able to follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis


• Must be able to read and understand construction plans, blueprints and maps.


• Must have basic math skills to compute quantities and costs when requested.


• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies.


• Must have all DOT certifications per project requirement.


• Must have a valid driver’s license.


• Must have an ability to operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades.


• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.


• Must understand construction surveying procedures and principles.


• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, laptop, tablet, facsimile, copy machine, etc.)


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach


• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds daily

 

Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 95% of the time


• Moderate noise level


• Travel via automobile on daily basis

Featured Benefits: 

• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.


• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.


• 401(k) company match


• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.


• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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