Construction Materials Technician (CMT)

Job Title: Construction Materials Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Construction Materials Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of construction materials on various projects across the Detroit/Metro Detroit area. T

Responsibilities

• Conduct material sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt concrete, and concrete during placement on active construction sites.
• Interpret project specifications and working drawings.
• Perform field inspections, testing, and sampling.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment on assigned projects.
• Accurately obtain and legibly record field data in an organized manner, as required by project plans, specifications, or staff.
• Generate and compile comprehensive field reports, primarily using MetaField.
• Document daily installed construction quantities.
• Communicate effectively with all on-site team members, including contractors and owner representatives.
• Maintain open and timely communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Understand and strictly adhere to all public health and safety requirements and established safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• 2 plus years of Material Testing experience
• Clean Driving Record
• Proficiency in MS Office
• ACI/MCA Concrete Level I Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification
• MDOT Density Control Certification

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.