Construction Materials Technician

Actalent • Oxford, MS • 1d ago

Job Description

As a Construction Materials Technician, you will be responsible for field and/or laboratory testing, construction observation, and inspection of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. Your role will involve communicating test results clearly and concisely with appropriate individuals, tabulating and calculating laboratory results, and preparing field reports. Additionally, you will maintain and clean equipment, vehicles, and work areas, and occasionally work with a drill rig during geotechnical investigations.

Responsibilities

Conduct field and laboratory testing of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel.

Observe and inspect construction materials to ensure compliance with standards.

Communicate test results clearly and effectively with relevant stakeholders.

Tabulate and calculate laboratory results and prepare detailed field reports.

Maintain and clean testing equipment, vehicles, and work areas.

Occasionally assist with drill rig operations during geotechnical investigations.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in ACI, concrete, materials testing, soil testing, and construction materials testing.

Minimum ACI Field Grade I certification.

At least 1 year of experience in nuclear density testing of soils and concrete testing.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history.

Work Environment

The work schedule depends on the time of year, typically requiring 45-55 hours per week. The usual working hours are from 7:30 AM to 5 or 6 PM, with a rotation for Saturdays, though availability to work every Saturday if needed is required. During the slower period of December to March, the hours are Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 or 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, Mississippi.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Oxford,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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