Construction Materials Tester
Aerotek
Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005928171
Construction Materials Tester
Starting at $18/hour | Overtime Available | Strong Career Growth Potential
Position Overview
The Construction Materials Tester is a hands-on, field-based role supporting commercial construction projects by testing concrete and soil to verify quality, safety, and compliance with specifications. This position involves working on active job sites during concrete placements, collecting material samples, and coordinating directly with contractors. With training and experience, you’ll gain the skills to work independently and build a long-term career in construction materials testing.
This role will be heavily focused on concrete testing for large-scale commercial projects, including substations associated with a major data center development.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field testing for concrete and soil density on active construction sites
- Collect and document concrete and soil samples during pours for footings, foundations, slabs, and parking lots
- Operate testing tools and equipment (up to 75 lbs), including wheelbarrows, measuring devices, and testing gauges
- Travel to multiple job sites and transport samples to the lab or shop
- Communicate clearly and professionally with contractors and job site personnel
- Work independently after training while following safety, testing, and quality standards
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience in construction, general labor, materials testing, or related field work
- Basic knowledge of concrete, soil, asphalt, or construction methods
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs
- Basic math and computer skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Experience in landscaping, lawn care, or geotechnical testing
- Willingness to work flexible hours based on construction schedules
Why Work With Us?
- Comprehensive training program with clear advancement opportunities
- Company truck, gas card, and electronic devices provided
- Paid training, schooling, travel, and certification expenses
- 50% reimbursement for steel-toe boots
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and more
- Team-oriented culture with a strong promote-from-within philosophy
Work Environment & Schedule
- Commercial construction sites throughout Eastern Iowa, including large-scale projects
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM (start and end times may vary)
- Approximately 50 hours per week during peak construction season
- Attire: jeans, T-shirts or sweatshirts, steel-toe boots (shorts permitted at company discretion based on weather)
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Email: nobartlett@aerotek.com
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