Materials Technician

Construction Materials Technician

Build Your Career While Helping Shape Major Construction Projects

Are you ready to get out from behind a desk and be part of projects that make a lasting impact? Join a growing team supporting high-profile power generation and hospitality construction projects across Eastern North Carolina. As a Construction Materials Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and success of major construction projects through hands-on testing, inspection, and fieldwork.

Whether you're looking to expand your construction experience or launch a career in engineering and materials testing, this position offers valuable training, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects throughout the region.

What You'll Do

As a Construction Materials Technician, you'll travel to active construction sites and perform testing that helps keep projects on track and built to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting field testing of concrete, asphalt, and soils.
• Performing concrete sampling, slump testing, air content testing, and preparing test specimens.
• Evaluating soil compaction, density, and other geotechnical properties through field testing and sampling.
• Inspecting and testing asphalt materials to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Operating and maintaining nuclear density gauges and other specialized testing equipment.
• Recording and communicating test results accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting quality control and quality assurance efforts on major construction projects.
• Working closely with project managers, contractors, engineers, and construction teams.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety while working on active job sites.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working in construction, engineering, materials testing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with concrete, asphalt, or soil testing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and confidently in outdoor construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• High school diploma required; college coursework in engineering, construction, or a technical discipline is a plus.
• ACI certification or previous Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience is a plus, but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting power and hospitality construction projects.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance.
• Gain valuable technical skills and industry certifications.
• Build a career path with opportunities for advancement.
• Receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Travel locally—most job sites are within an hour of Greenville, NC.
• Be part of a team that values safety, quality, and professional growth.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position with daily travel to construction sites throughout Eastern North Carolina. You'll spend most of your time outdoors, working alongside construction professionals in a fast-paced environment. The role involves physical activity, including lifting and setting up testing equipment, collecting samples, and conducting inspections in varying weather conditions.

If you're looking for a rewarding, hands-on career where your work directly impacts the success of major construction projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the future of Eastern North Carolina.

This is a Contract position based out of Winterville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.50/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 Winterville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $18 - $22