Technical Assistant

About the role

JMT’s Allentown Construction Management Team is seeking a Technical Assistant for primarily PennDOT assignments. The successful candidate will assist our Construction Management team applying standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).

Required License And/or Certifications

• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Experience

• Client requested certifications.
• Construction inspection experience.
• Engineering degree.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Paid Travel Expenses.
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) fully funded by JMT.
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field.
• Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.