Field Materials Technician – Travel & Testing

Actalent; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to perform sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. The role requires outdoor work and lifting up to 75 pounds, with extensive field documentation and collaboration with project teams.

You will work with lead technicians, potentially mentor junior staff, and gain access to training and industry certifications based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of construction materials testing experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt.
• Provide clear documentation of field activities entered daily in electronic format.
• Work with project team and lead technicians to ensure project specifications are followed.
• Assist with the training and mentoring of junior staff, as needed.

Skills

Plan reading

Technical aptitude

Flexible hours

Communication skills

2+ years CM testing

Driver's license

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to perform sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry, and asphalt. The role requires outdoor work and lifting up to 75 pounds, with extensive field documentation and collaboration with project teams.

You will work with lead technicians, potentially mentor junior staff, and gain access to training and industry certifications based on experience.