Construction materials technician

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile construction projects across Metro Detroit, including commercial, retail, industrial, and medical buildings. Responsibilities include sampling hot mix asphalt (HMA), inspecting concrete reinforcing steel, and performing tests on freshly placed concrete such as slump, air content, and cylinder molding. The role also involves soil sampling, density evaluations, and observations of deep foundation elements like piles and drilled caissons. Technicians are expected to complete daily reports using standard printed forms by hand. Necessary training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Sample hot mix asphalt (HMA) and inspect concrete reinforcing steel.
• Perform tests on freshly placed concrete such as slump, air content, and cylinder molding.
• Conduct soil sampling and density evaluations.
• Observe deep foundation elements such as piles and drilled caissons.
• Complete daily reports using standard printed forms by hand.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in materials, soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete testing.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Proficiency in CMT (Construction Materials Testing).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift sixty (60) pounds of equipment.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ACI, MCA, density, and concrete certifications are nice-to-haves.
• Health and safety consciousness.
• Willingness to take direction.
• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass drug, background, and reference checks.
• Flexibility with daily work assignments.
• Willingness to work occasional night and/or weekend shifts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with clients.
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, Michigan.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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 Troy,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

About Actalent

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