Transportation Assistant

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeing a Transportation Assistant in the Moon Township office.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Supervisor, the Transportation Assistant will monitor and document that the roadway and/or bridge project is being built in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include:


* 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

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* High School Diploma (or equivalent)


* Must possess a valid driver's license


* Basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume


* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


* Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures


* Availability to work various shifts, including night shift; overtime is often required


* Position may require overnight travel and 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

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $20.76/hr to $24.42/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.

Fast-tracked promotions based on performance.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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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 serv...