Construction Materials Technician

Actalent, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks a Construction Materials Technician for our Field Division in Texas. The role focuses on on-site testing and inspection of concrete and soils, collecting samples, and performing proctor and cylinder tests across various local job sites.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction materials testing, ACI Level 1 Field Certification, and familiarity with geotechnical procedures. This fully onsite contract-to-hire position offers extensive fieldwork and potential career

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the construction materials and geotechnical field.
• Experience with ACI Certification and on-site concrete and soils testing.
• Ability to break cylinders and run proctors.
• Knowledge of CMT, soils, concrete inspection, geotechnical procedures, and field technician duties.
• Valid ACI Level 1 Field Certification or equivalent (ICC, ACI, NICET, TXAPA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site testing and inspection of concrete and soils.
• Collect samples of concrete, soils, and aggregates.
• Perform tests such as breaking cylinders and running proctors.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant standards and regulations.
• Travel to different job sites with necessary tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and inspections.

Skills

ACI Certification

Soils testing

Concrete testing

Nuclear gauge testing

Field sampling

Proctor testing

Job description

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician - Dallas, Texas

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Construction Materials Technician to join our Field Division. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in testing and inspecting construction materials, specifically concrete and soils, on-site. This role involves working at various local job sites, using tools to collect samples of concrete, soils, and aggregates, and performing tests such as breaking cylinders and running proctors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site testing and inspection of concrete and soils.
• Collect samples of construction materials, including concrete, soils, and aggregates.
• Perform tests such as breaking cylinders and running proctors.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Travel to different job sites with necessary tools and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of tests and inspections.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in the construction materials and geotechnical field.
• Experience with ACI Certification and on-site concrete and soils testing.
• Ability to break cylinders and run proctors.
• 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).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear gauge testing.
• Other relevant certifications from third-party independent certifiers that require written and/or performance exams.

Work Environment

This role is 100% field-based, requiring the candidate to work outdoors in various weather conditions including heat, rain, and cold. The work hours 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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

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

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 Fort Worth, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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.