Construction Materials Technician

An opportunity has arisen for an entry-level Construction Materials Technician to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role involves learning and performing quality assurance and quality control testing on construction materials such as concrete, soils, and aggregates from commercial construction sites. The position offers hands-on experience both in the field and in our materials lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC testing on construction materials including concrete, soils, and aggregates.
• Conduct tests such as slump, air content, compression, and temperature for concrete.
• Perform density testing for soil and aggregates.
• Carry out Proctor and Atterberg limit tests.
• Assist with both field and lab testing as required.

Essential Skills

• Basic knowledge of construction practices.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in testing construction materials such as concrete, soils, or aggregates is preferred.
• ACI Level I concrete testing certification is preferred.

Work Environment

This position involves working on commercial construction sites and in a small local office. Flexibility is key as work may be scheduled early mornings or evenings, particularly when concrete pours are taking place. The role requires adaptability to varying schedules and working conditions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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