Construction Materials Testing Technician

Responsibilities

• Conduct field tests (slump, pressure, soil density, gradation, compaction).
• Operate testing equipment, including nuclear density gauges (e.g., Troxler).
• Record and report test results accurately using basic math and writing.
• Communicate progress and results with superintendents and internal teams.
• Transport, load, and maintain testing equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Adept to flexible schedules, including early starts and overtime.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction materials testing experience in construction or field environments.
• Experience with soil, concrete, and compaction testing.
• Strong attention to detail with basic math and documentation skills.
• Ability to perform physical, outdoor work in varying weather.
• Solid communication skills and schedule flexibility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CMT experience and familiarity with ACI or NICET standards.
• Experience using nuclear density gauges.
• Construction or field labor experience with interest in continued certifications.

Work Environment

• This is a field-based role on active construction sites, requiring outdoor work in varying conditions.
• The technician will handle and transport testing equipment, often involving physical labor.
• Schedules vary by project, typically 40–60 hours per week, including early starts and overtime.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.