CMT / Inspector / Field Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks a CMT / Inspector / Field Engineer for a Raleigh, NC role combining field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete. The position supports Tech II/III needs with opportunities for those new to the field.

Work includes quality control, materials testing, and observing batch plant operations in a fully onsite environment, with a contract-to-hire path and a pay range of $18–$28/hr.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of field experience in material testing and inspections.
• Experience with materials inspections, ACI, ICC, NICET is preferred.
• Proficiency in soils and concrete testing and masonry testing.

Responsibilities

• Test, analyze, and QC materials in field and lab settings.
• Perform grain size, Atterberg limits, moisture-density testing on soils.
• Conduct hydrometers, resistivity and absorption tests on soils, aggregates, and HMA.
• Test concrete cylinders, beams, and cubes for strength.
• Observe batch plant operations and sample fresh concrete.
• Perform lab tests on masonry blocks and observe site operations.

Skills

Materials inspections

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Masonry testing

ACI/ICC/NICET familiarity

Field and lab testing

Job description

Job Title: CMT / Inspector / Field Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking experienced and entry-level CMT professionals, Special Inspectors, and Geotechnical Inspectors for a variety of projects throughout the Raleigh-Durham marketplace. We have immediate needs for Tech II and Tech III roles and opportunities for individuals who are new to the field and interested in joining our team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing, analysis, and quality control of materials.
• Perform grain size analysis testing on soils.
• Conduct Atterberg Limit testing on soils.
• Perform moisture-density testing on soils.
• Conduct ASTM and NCDOT Hydrometers testing on soils.
• Perform laboratory resistivity testing on soils.
• Conduct grain size analysis on aggregates.
• Perform specific gravity tests on fine and coarse aggregates.
• Conduct dry rodded unit weight tests on aggregates.
• Perform compressive and flexural strength testing of concrete cylinders, beams, and cubes.
• Produce laboratory trial batches and sample and test fresh concrete for unit weight, air content, and make samples.
• Observe batch plant operations.
• Perform burn and gradation analysis on Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).
• Conduct maximum theoretical testing (Rice) on HMA.
• Perform specific gravity testing on HMA.
• Conduct absorption and compressive strength testing on masonry blocks.

Essential Skills

• 2-3+ years of experience in the field.
• Experience with materials inspections, ACI, ICC, I.C.C., and Nicet.
• Proficiency in soils and concrete testing.
• Experience with masonry testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• No certifications required, but ACI certification is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and perform routine field and/or laboratory tasks.
• Ability to assist in complex tasks under the direction of other technicians or staff professionals.

Work Environment

This role involves working both in the field and in the laboratory. The work environment includes handling various construction materials and conducting tests to ensure quality control and compliance with standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 2025.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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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.