Construction Materials Testing Technician

Job Description

As a CMT Technician, you will play a vital role in sampling and testing soils, concrete, asphalt, and other materials. Your responsibilities will include supporting field and lab staff to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. You will transport equipment, specimens, or documents to field staff, labs, clients, or other offices and assist in setting up equipment. Maintaining a clean work area and assisting other technicians or staff with routine tasks are essential parts of your role. You will be expected to learn and retain information to become self-sufficient and grow within the company. Adherence to quality and safety policies and procedures is crucial, and you will participate in near-miss and safety audit programs to contribute to their improvement.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test soils, concrete, asphalt, and other materials as needed.
• Support field and lab staff in completing tasks.
• Transport equipment, specimens, or documents to field staff, labs, clients, or other offices.
• Assist in setting up equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Assist other technicians or staff with routine tasks.
• Learn and retain information to become self-sufficient and grow within the company.
• Follow quality policies and procedures, aiming for high-quality work.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures and participate in safety programs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction, concrete, and general labor.
• 1-2 years of experience in concrete and soil testing.
• Ability to lift 10 - 50 lbs.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a drug and check.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level position.
• Willingness to work weekends as needed.

Work Environment

This position requires working both outside and in a lab setting. It involves physical activities such as lifting materials and working outdoors for extended periods of time.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $19 - $23