Construction Materials Technician

Construction Materials Technician

Build Your Career While Helping Shape Major Construction Projects

Are you ready to get out from behind a desk and be part of projects that make a lasting impact? Join a growing team supporting high-profile power generation and hospitality construction projects across Eastern North Carolina. As a Construction Materials Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and success of major construction projects through hands-on testing, inspection, and fieldwork.

Whether you're looking to expand your construction experience or launch a career in engineering and materials testing, this position offers valuable training, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects throughout the region.

As a Construction Materials Technician, you'll travel to active construction sites and perform testing that helps keep projects on track and built to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting field testing of concrete, asphalt, and soils.
• Performing concrete sampling, slump testing, air content testing, and preparing test specimens.
• Evaluating soil compaction, density, and other geotechnical properties through field testing and sampling.
• Inspecting and testing asphalt materials to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Operating and maintaining nuclear density gauges and other specialized testing equipment.
• Recording and communicating test results accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting quality control and quality assurance efforts on major construction projects.
• Working closely with project managers, contractors, engineers, and construction teams.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety while working on active job sites.

We're seeking motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a collaborative team environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working in construction, engineering, materials testing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with concrete, asphalt, or soil testing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and confidently in outdoor construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• High school diploma required; college coursework in engineering, construction, or a technical discipline is a plus.
• ACI certification or previous Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience is a plus, but not required.

• Work on exciting power and hospitality construction projects.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance.
• Gain valuable technical skills and industry certifications.
• Build a career path with opportunities for advancement.
• Receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Travel locally—most job sites are within an hour of Greenville, NC.
• Be part of a team that values safety, quality, and professional growth.

This is a field-based position with daily travel to construction sites throughout Eastern North Carolina. You'll spend most of your time outdoors, working alongside construction professionals in a fast-paced environment. The role involves physical activity, including lifting and setting up testing equipment, collecting samples, and conducting inspections in varying weather conditions.

If you're looking for a rewarding, hands-on career where your work directly impacts the success of major construction projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the future of Eastern North Carolina.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Winterville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.50/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…