CEI Transportation Technician - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do: Walk In Interview Day at the Asheville office on March 14th from 11am-2pm and 4pm-6pm. Stop by and learn about our Transportation Technician team! Hourly rates start at $20/hour.

TranSystems is looking for CEI Technicians to provide construction assistance to assigned projects. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with the DOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings and Construction Manual
• Responsible for driving company vehicle to and from as well as on the client project
• Communicate with project manager on a daily basis.  Must be able to have effective communication skills with supervisors, DOT and contractor.
• Must know how to use tools of the trades assigned.
• Must obtain measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Diaries.
• Performs on-site testing when needed.
• Becomes familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected.
• Checks materials 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.

What you bring to our firm:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of experience in the construction industry.
• Must be able to become certified in DOT classes and maintain certifications
• 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.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  

Physical/Mental Demands:

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