Construction Materials Technician

Construction Materials Technician

Are you passionate about construction and eager to make a tangible impact on the quality of building projects? Join our dynamic Field Division as a Construction Materials Technician!

We're on the lookout for a dedicated professional with over 2 years of hands‑on experience in testing and inspecting construction materials, particularly concrete and soils. This role offers the opportunity to work at various local job sites, utilizing specialized tools to collect and test samples of concrete, soils, and aggregates.

• Conduct thorough on‑site testing and inspection of concrete and soils.
• Collect and analyze samples of construction materials, including concrete, soils, and aggregates.
• Perform critical tests such as breaking cylinders and running proctors.
• Ensure all work adheres to relevant standards and regulations.
• Travel to diverse job sites equipped with necessary tools and equipment.
• Maintain meticulous records of tests and inspections.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction materials and geotechnical field.
• Proficiency ACI Certification and on‑site concrete and soils testing.
• Expertise in breaking cylinders and running proctors.
• In‑depth knowledge of CMT, soils, concrete inspection, geotechnical procedures, and field technician duties.
• Valid ACI Level 1 Field Certification or equivalent certifications (ICC, ACI, NICET, TXAPA).

• Experience with nuclear gauge testing is a plus.
• Possession of other relevant certifications from third‑party independent certifiers that require written and/or performance exams.

This role is entirely field‑based, requiring you to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold. Expect work hours to range from 40‑70 hours per week, with the possibility of early morning pours at 1 or 2 am. Candidates must be comfortable with the physical demands of fieldwork and the varying hours.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.