Traveling Field Materials Technician – Concrete Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

ESOP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to perform field sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. You will document activities daily and coordinate with project teams.

This role requires lifting 50–75 pounds, outdoor work, and flexibility for extended hours. Candidates should have at least 2 years in construction materials testing and certifications such as ACI Field Testing.

Qualifications

• Excellent plan reading skills.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Flexibility to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction materials testing experience.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification.
• A strong safety focus and attention to detail.
• 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

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

2+ years CST experience

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

Safety focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MnDOT certifications

ICC certifications

Job description

Actalent in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Traveling Construction Materials Technician to perform field sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. You will document activities daily and coordinate with project teams.

This role requires lifting 50–75 pounds, outdoor work, and flexibility for extended hours. Candidates should have at least 2 years in construction materials testing and certifications such as ACI Field Testing.