Traveling Field Materials Technician

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician based in Dallas, TX. You will perform field sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt, and document results for project teams. You’ll transport samples to the laboratory and submit electronic daily reports.

Requirements: 2+ years of testing experience, ACI certification, valid driver’s license, and safety focus. Outdoor work, lifting 50–75 pounds, occasional long hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of construction materials testing experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification.
• Strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Excellent plan reading skills.
• Flexible to extended/nontraditional hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• HS diploma or equivalent.

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

Hours flexibility

Verbal & written comms

HS diploma

2+ years testing

ACI certification

Safety focus

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician based in Dallas, TX. You will perform field sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt, and document results for project teams. You’ll transport samples to the laboratory and submit electronic daily reports.

Requirements: 2+ years of testing experience, ACI certification, valid driver’s license, and safety focus. Outdoor work, lifting 50–75 pounds, occasional long hours.