Construction Materials Technician

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

The Construction Materials Technician will perform material testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete at the time of placement on construction sites. The role involves interpreting specifications, conducting inspections, testing, sampling, and working closely with project staff. The technician will obtain and record field data in a clear and organized manner, generate and compile field reports, and record daily installed construction quantities. Effective communication with team members, contractors, and owner's representatives is essential. The position requires maintenance of equipment, adherence to public health and safety requirements, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform material testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete.

• Interpret specifications and conduct inspections, testing, and sampling.

• Obtain and record field data accurately and organize it as per project requirements.

• Generate and compile comprehensive field reports.

• Record daily installed construction quantities.

• Communicate effectively with team members, contractors, and owner's representatives.

• Maintain equipment as required.

• Understand and follow public health and safety protocols.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in construction materials testing.

• ACI Certification in Concrete Testing.

• High school diploma.

• Valid driver's license.

• Willingness to work a variable schedule, including weekends, early mornings, and overtime.

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• NICET Certification.

• Experience in soils and aggregate testing.

• Asphalt testing experience.

• Soil sampling experience.

Work Environment

The role is 100% field-based on construction sites. Candidates must be comfortable working on job sites and be prepared to work in various weather conditions year-round. The schedule may include non-typical hours such as weekends, early mornings, and overtime, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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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