Construction Materials Technician
Actalent, Cleveland, OH, United States
Job Title: Construction Materials Technician
Job Description
The Construction Materials Technician will perform material testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete at the time of placement on construction sites. The role involves interpreting specifications, conducting inspections, testing, sampling, and working closely with project staff. The technician will obtain and record field data in a clear and organized manner, generate and compile field reports, and record daily installed construction quantities. Effective communication with team members, contractors, and owner's representatives is essential. The position requires maintenance of equipment, adherence to public health and safety requirements, and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Perform material testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete.
Interpret specifications and conduct inspections, testing, and sampling.
Obtain and record field data accurately and organize it as per project requirements.
Generate and compile comprehensive field reports.
Record daily installed construction quantities.
Communicate effectively with team members, contractors, and owner's representatives.
Maintain equipment as required.
Understand and follow public health and safety protocols.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
1-3 years of experience in construction materials testing.
ACI Certification in Concrete Testing.
High school diploma.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to work a variable schedule, including weekends, early mornings, and overtime.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
NICET Certification.
Experience in soils and aggregate testing.
Asphalt testing experience.
Soil sampling experience.
Work Environment
The role is 100% field-based on construction sites. Candidates must be comfortable working on job sites and be prepared to work in various weather conditions year-round. The schedule may include non-typical hours such as weekends, early mornings, and overtime, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
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 Cleveland,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com .
Job Description
The Construction Materials Technician will perform material testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete at the time of placement on construction sites. The role involves interpreting specifications, conducting inspections, testing, sampling, and working closely with project staff. The technician will obtain and record field data in a clear and organized manner, generate and compile field reports, and record daily installed construction quantities. Effective communication with team members, contractors, and owner's representatives is essential. The position requires maintenance of equipment, adherence to public health and safety requirements, and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Perform material testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete.
Interpret specifications and conduct inspections, testing, and sampling.
Obtain and record field data accurately and organize it as per project requirements.
Generate and compile comprehensive field reports.
Record daily installed construction quantities.
Communicate effectively with team members, contractors, and owner's representatives.
Maintain equipment as required.
Understand and follow public health and safety protocols.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
1-3 years of experience in construction materials testing.
ACI Certification in Concrete Testing.
High school diploma.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to work a variable schedule, including weekends, early mornings, and overtime.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
NICET Certification.
Experience in soils and aggregate testing.
Asphalt testing experience.
Soil sampling experience.
Work Environment
The role is 100% field-based on construction sites. Candidates must be comfortable working on job sites and be prepared to work in various weather conditions year-round. The schedule may include non-typical hours such as weekends, early mornings, and overtime, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
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 Cleveland,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com .