Cincinnati Construction Materials Technician

Position: (Cincinnati) Construction Materials Technician
Job Title:

Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a certified Construction Materials Technician to support various building construction projects around central Ohio. The role involves field testing and observations of construction materials to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications. You will document the successful placement and use of soil, concrete, rebar, asphalt, aggregate, and other building materials, seeing construction projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

+ Review plans and specifications in preparation for field observations on construction sites.

+ Test soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and masonry mortar/grout for compliance with industry and project standards.

+ Document field activities, observations, and testing results on projects.

+ Utilize Metafield® and/or other field and laboratory information management systems daily.

+ Calibrate field and laboratory equipment to industry codes and standards.

+ Perform Special Inspection observations per the International Building Code (IBC).

+ Communicate daily with management staff, general contractors, and other relevant parties.

Essential Skills

+ Prior experience in construction materials testing, including concrete, soil, masonry, and asphalt.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

+ Effective communication skills.

+ Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and overtime as required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification strongly preferred.

+ Nuclear Gauge, ODOT, NICET, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

+ High school diploma required.

Work Environment

This role is 100% field-based on various construction sites, requiring willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions. You will be part of a large engineering firm with a backlog of work and opportunities for growth and promotion internally. A company truck will be provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 Cincinnati,OH.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.

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