Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech)

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an Asset Management and Maintenance Technician (AMM Tech) to join our Transportation Team in Charlotte, Raleigh and Asheville offices!

This role follows an onsite work model, requiring regular attendance at our listed offices.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.

Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Explore some of our signature transportation projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Assist both public and private agencies with various asset management activities.
• Perform pavement condition assessments, storm drainage assessments, maintenance inspections, response to natural disasters, and other tasks for our project partners.
• Lead and manage projects.
• Have experience with NCDOT Operations & Maintenance procedures.
• Read and understand NCDOT maintenance contracts and interpret for project team.
• Answer inquiries and complaints from Project Manager.
• Be a good communicator and able to resolve solutions in the field with personnel, contractors, municipalities, and the general public.
• Successfully use tools of the trade needed for the specific project(s) and have the ability to train subordinates in their use.
• Obtain accurate measurements, report project progress information, and document in an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR).
• Identify problems to the contractor and project manager, and keep project manager informed of progress of project.
• Follow and carry out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Possess basic math skills to compute quantities and costs.
• Interpret and implement company mandated safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings on a regular basis.
• Operate a level and have an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for highway grades.
• 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.
• Attend meetings as needed related to operations projects.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds daily.
• Traverse uneven terrain.
• Operate computer and tablet.

Working Conditions

• Work in outdoor environment 95% of the time.
• Moderate noise level.
• Travel via automobile on daily basis.

Education | Experience

• For Technician Levels III and IV: Two (2) year technical degree with Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology with two (2) years of progressive transportation/construction technician experience, or high school diploma and four (4) years of transportation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• For Technician Levels I and II: High School Diploma and one (1) years’ experience in a related field.

Compensation

• Technician Level I-II: $23.00-35.00 per hour
• Technician Level III-IV: $27.00-$44.00 per hour
• Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• 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.

Company Overview

• At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.
• We call this the Infrastructure of Life.
• We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
• Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.
• Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.