Construction Materials Technician

Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician

Join a growing team supporting commercial construction projects throughout the Dallas area. This hands-on field role focuses on soil and concrete testing, equipment operation, and accurate reporting to help ensure project quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction materials testing, inspection, or related field experience.
• Experience with soil density, compaction, and concrete testing.
• Familiarity with nuclear density gauges (Troxler or similar).
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and basic math skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying job site conditions.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• ACI

Key Responsibilities

• Perform soil, concrete, density, compaction, and gradation testing.
• Conduct slump, air content, and pressure testing.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment.
• Record and submit accurate field reports and test data.
• Coordinate with contractors, superintendents, and project teams.
• Transport, load, and unload testing equipment.
• Follow all company and site safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous CMT experience on commercial construction projects.
• Interest in obtaining industry certifications and advancing within the field.

Work Environment

Primarily field-based work on active construction sites throughout the Dallas area. Requires lifting and carrying testing equipment, working outdoors, and maintaining flexibility for varying schedules. Typical workweeks range from 40-60 hours, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

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 Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.