Field Technician

Job Title:

Field Technician

Job Description

A Construction Materials Technician plays a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of materials used on construction projects. This position blends fieldwork, lab testing, and communication with project stakeholders to help keep projects compliant, safe, and on track.

• Conduct compaction tests to ensure soil stability and support for construction projects.
• Perform concrete testing, including pulling cylinders, conducting concrete slump tests, and breaking cylinders.
• Carry out materials testing to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Conduct asphalt testing and inspections to maintain quality assurance and control.
• Utilize nuclear gauge equipment for accurate soil testing and density measurements.
• Ensure all testing is conducted following industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide detailed and accurate documentation of test results and findings.

• Reliable
• Able to work 15+ hours of OT/week

• Individuals with an active ICC or ACI certification are preferred.
• Geology knowledge
• Engineering background

Employees work on a wide range of infrastructure projects including roadways, bridges, water systems, transmission lines, and building renovations, offering valuable exposure and professional growth across multiple sectors. The work environment is friendly with an approachable management team, relaxed work culture, and collaborative coworkers. The role involves outdoor work, onsite in various weather conditions including heat and cold, with early mornings and long hours.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.