Construction Materials Technician

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

Join a leading, employee-owned, multi-disciplined Geotechnical Engineering & Testing firm as a Construction Materials Technician. This position offers an opportunity for growth and development in the construction industry. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of construction materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review civil, architectural, and structural plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites.

• Document field activities, observations, and testing results on construction projects, ensuring conformance with project plans and specifications.

• Conduct field testing of concrete and soil to meet standards and specifications.

• Perform lab testing of concrete and soil samples.

• Communicate field and laboratory testing results with Construction Services and Geotechnical Project Management staff, general contractors, and clients.

• Calibrate field and laboratory equipment according to industry codes and standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of experience with materials testing (soil, concrete, aggregate, etc.)

• Entry-level construction or civil experience, or relevant degree or coursework in construction, civil engineering, geology, or environmental studies is a plus

• Effective communication skills required for reading and writing.

• Willingness to work outdoors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Construction materials technician experience preferred.

• ACI Certification is preferred.

Work Environment

The role primarily involves working in the field on construction sites, with occasional work in a lab setting. The work environment is a typical construction setting, which can be dirty and physically demanding. The position is based in Glendale, KY

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.