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Construction Materials Technician

Insight Global
Syracuse, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

Must Haves:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid driver’s license (clean record)
  • Able to pass drug and background check.
  • Good communication skills (will be client facing)
  • Any experience working in construction or some similar field

  • Plusses:
  • ACI/Earthwork Certification/ICC/Nuclear Gauge
  • 2 year civil, construction technology, project management degree/trade school degree
  • Military background
  • Experience testing concrete
  • Past positions involving outdoor/hands one activity

Day to Day:

Insight Global is looking for Materials Engineering Technicians for a large engineering consulting firm in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will perform regular testing, observation, and inspection of construction projects. They will communicate about the project site and project requirements with the PM, other engineering technicians, and the client. Each day, they will go to the office to meet with their manager, go to the job site, perform necessary responsibilities for the client; check-in with the PM with testing results; and contact dispatcher for another assignment or go home if work is complete. They will work on a single project site or go from project to project with 1-1.5 hours of the office (given company vehicle for commute/paid for time in car). They will monitor fill placements, soil placements, work with concrete cylinders, and test concrete as it’s placed. They will also transport material samples for further testing and analysis, and complete appropriate laboratory data entry. At the end of each day, they will complete a digital report of their findings. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, maintain and clean equipment, and adhere to strict safety standards. A valid driver’s license with minimal infractions is required as candidate’s will be driving a company vehicle to the office and job site.


Compensation:

$18/hr to $24/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Salary : $18 - $24

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