CMT Technician

Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician

Build Your Career in Construction Testing

We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in producing accurate results, and wants to grow within a respected engineering and consulting environment. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a hands-on field setting, communicate effectively with project teams, and are motivated to build a long-term career in construction materials testing, geotechnical services, and inspections.

What You'll Do

- Perform field testing and inspection of soils, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.
- Collect and document accurate test data while maintaining attention to detail.
- Operate testing equipment, including nuclear density gauges and other industry-standard tools.
- Communicate findings and observations to project managers, inspectors, contractors, and clients.
- Ensure all testing activities are completed in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Travel to active construction sites throughout the region to support a variety of projects.
- Work alongside experienced technicians and engineers while receiving ongoing training and mentorship.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

- Strong work ethic and reliability.
- Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to project deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Professional communication skills and a team-first attitude.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and pursue career growth opportunities.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.

Preferred Experience

- Construction Materials Testing (CMT) experience.
- Soil, concrete, asphalt, or aggregate testing experience.
- Experience operating nuclear density gauges.
- Construction inspection, geotechnical, or quality control experience.
- Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and testing procedures.

Certifications Preferred but Not Required

- ACI Certification
- NICET Certification
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification
- Additional construction testing or inspection certifications

Why Join Us

- Clear career advancement opportunities.
- Ongoing technical training and certification support.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Diverse project exposure across transportation, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
- Safety-focused culture that values teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.