Transportation Technician
Requisition Number: 2024-1800-29
S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate experienced Transportation Technician to join our Construction Services team in Duluth, Georgia. This position will operate out of our client's office located in Forest Park, Georgia. Are you ready to contribute your experience and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!
As a Transportation Technician, you will lead complex construction projects, performing crucial inspection and materials sampling and testing on roadways, bridges, greenways, airports, ports, and rail transportation projects. In this senior-level technician role, you will manage and mentor a crew of technicians, make key technical decisions, and work independently or as part of a team on larger projects. Your expertise ensures compliance and quality in every aspect of construction.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Perform materials sampling and testing on concrete, asphalt, soil, ABC, and other construction materials, and maintain testing equipment in good working order and calibration.
- Inspect construction work, monitor erosion and sedimentation control, and ensure contractor operations comply with contracts, plans, and specifications.
- Compose daily diaries, material test reports, and document quantities of work completed and other project details.
- Coordinate portions or overall inspection/testing assignments for a team.
- Obtain training in new technical skills, safety protocols, and other relevant programs.
- Perform complex, non-routine tasks, coordinating the planning and execution of complete, small-scale projects or parts of larger, diverse projects.
Transportation Technicians encounter diverse environmental and field challenges, such as varying weather conditions, heights, uneven terrain, highway traffic, construction site hazards, and heavy machinery. They may work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
We offer competitive pay based on experience, with additional incentives for applicable certifications.
What You Bring:
- One (1) of the following:
- High school diploma/GED and 5+ years of highway-related construction or inspection experience
- 2-year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with 3 years of highway-related construction experience
- At least four (4) active industry certifications:
- American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
- International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
- DOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and Concrete
- Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
- Effective math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
- Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
- Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
- Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites
We Are S&ME:
At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, with a focus on making positive contributions to the communities we serve. As employee owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.
What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K with Company Matching
- PTO with Rollover
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employee Recognition Program
- Credential Incentive Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
- $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
- & More!
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
