Construction Material Technician

Job Title: Construction Material Technician

Job Description

A Construction Materials Technician plays a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of materials used on construction projects. This position blends fieldwork, lab testing, and communication with project stakeholders to help keep projects compliant, safe, and on track.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compaction tests to ensure soil stability and support for construction projects.

• Perform concrete testing, including pulling cylinders, conducting concrete slump tests, and breaking cylinders.

• Carry out materials testing to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.

• Conduct asphalt testing and inspections to maintain quality assurance and control.

• Utilize nuclear gauge equipment for accurate soil testing and density measurements.

• Ensure all testing is conducted following industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Provide detailed and accurate documentation of test results and findings.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in ACI, concrete, asphalt, and materials testing.

• Experience in concrete inspection and quality assurance.

• Competence in soil testing and sampling.

• Proficiency in using nuclear gauge and nuclear density gauge.

• Active ACI certification or ICC certifications preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials testing and inspection.

• Strong report writing skills.

• Experience in geology or engineering.

• Quality control experience.

Work Environment

The work environment involves outdoor work, often onsite in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold. Employees can expect early mornings and long hours. Projects include a wide range of infrastructure such as roadways, bridges, water systems, transmission lines, and building renovations. The work culture is relaxed with a friendly and approachable management team and collaborative coworkers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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