Transportation Construction Assistant
About the role
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators, and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Inspect various facets of work on a bridge or roadway construction site
- Take field measurements and perform calculations
- Prepare relevant inspection reports
- Verify that appropriate materials and construction processes are being used
- Ensure that construction conforms to the project plans, specifications, and special provisions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check
- 1+ year construction experience, preferred
- Basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume
- Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required
- Position is subject to seasonal layoff
- Ability to sometimes work in adverse weather conditions; must be physically able to perform moderately strenuous tasks, which includes walking along rough terrain, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 pounds
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check
- 1+ year construction experience, preferred
- Basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume
- Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required
- Position is subject to seasonal layoff
- Ability to sometimes work in adverse weather conditions; must be physically able to perform moderately strenuous tasks, which includes walking along rough terrain, climbing ladders and lifting up to 50 pounds
Skills
- Construction experience
- Mathematical proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability to various shifts
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
Pay
The approximate compensation range for this position is $16/hr - $18/hr. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Schedule
Position is subject to seasonal layoff. Overtime is often required. Availability to work various shifts, including night shift.
About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference.