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Transportation Technicians/CEI Inspectors (All Levels)

DRMP
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2025

Department: Community Infrastructure

Location: Wilmington, NC

Description

DRMP's Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Division is HIRING, and we're searching for Transportation Technicians/CEI Inspectors (all levels) to join our group around the Wilmington area. *While you'll be assigned to a home office, most of these positions will report directly to the field/project.

The Transportation Technician is responsible for performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, making and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests.

* Hands-on Training and Mentoring are provided to assist with career development.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • A daily documentation of the contractor’s work efforts.
  • Project field book preparation and documentation.
  • Density log book preparation and documentation.
  • Material sampling and testing.
  • Assisting with preparation of the Final Estimates package.
  • Measures distances to verify the accuracy of dimensions of construction activity/layout.
  • Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of construction activity/installations.
  • Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
  • Obtains and prepares material samples for laboratory testing.
  • Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and accepts installation.
  • Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
  • Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities.
KSA’s:
  • Receives general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems.
  • Assists Senior Inspectors and/or Project Administrator with completion of specific tasks and assists in all phases of the construction project.
  • Responsible for preparing backup documentation for progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration.

What you'll need

  • High school graduate with four (4 ) years experience in construction inspection, one (1 ) year of which shall have been in roadway or bridge construction inspection.
  • AAS Civil Engineering Technology plus two (2 ) years experience; with at least one (1 ) year roadway construction inspection experience.
  • Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
  • Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects).
  • Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week with the possibility of overtime (Hourly).
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed to perform your assigned task.
Full Complement of Certifications:
  • QMS Roadway
  • Concrete
  • ABC Sampling
  • Borrow Pit Sampling
  • QMS Density
  • ABC Density
  • Conventional Density
  • EC Level 2
  • DOT Intermediate MOT

DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

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