Transportation Technician III

Transportation Technician III

RS&H is seeking an experienced transportation technician to join our team in Asheville, NC.

This position will work outside on an active construction site. As part of the construction management team, you’ll serve an integral role in the firm by observing the work of contractors to determine the progress and quality of work on construction projects. Your duties include performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, such as making and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests.

You will also coordinate and manage junior inspectors, review and interpret contract documents to determine compliance, maintain detailed and accurate records of contractor operations and significant events, and perform sampling and field testing of component materials and completed work. Additionally, you may direct, guide, and mentor junior inspectors.

• High school diploma or equivalent and seven years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in construction inspection, including exposure to bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, or a degree in civil engineering.
• Materials sampling/testing certifications.
• Valid driver’s license, insurable, and ability to safely operate a vehicle on highways and construction sites.
• Passion for working outside and tolerance for exposure to the elements.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with and build relationships with others.

• OSHA 10‑Hour certification
• NCDOT certifications and experience

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• 100% Employee‑Owned Company
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation‑Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry‑leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.

By joining our team, you can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery and lead the evolution of transportation.

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together.

We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward‑thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply.