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At a glance

Compensation
$25–35/hr
Location
Roswell, GA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ACI Level 1 Field Testing Certification, requiredRoadway Testing Technician Certification, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Actalent seeks a Construction Materials Testing Technician (Level I/II) to perform field testing and quality assurance for construction materials, including soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and geosynthetics. The role is predominantly on-site in the Atlanta area and involves inspections, contractor monitoring, sampling, testing, and reporting. Work may include long days, weekends, night shifts, travel, and extended stays out of town.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction Materials Testing, requiredConcrete Testing, requiredSoil Compaction Testing, nice to haveSoil Density Testing, nice to haveField Testing, requiredDependability, nice to haveFlexibility, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Qualifications

ACI Level 1 Field Testing Certification, required2+ Years Construction Materials Testing Experience, requiredRoadway Testing Technician Certification, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredNICET Certification, nice to haveRTT Certification, nice to haveGSWCC Certification, nice to haveICC Certification, nice to haveOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, nice to haveNuclear Gauge Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: RTT Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Materials Testing Technician (Level I/II) to join our team. The role involves performing field tests for construction quality assurance on materials such as soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, and geosynthetics. This position requires conducting inspections, monitoring contractor activities, and maintaining daily reports. The work is predominantly on-site, often outdoors, with long work hours and potential weekend work. Travel and extended stays out of town are also required, making flexibility and willingness to travel essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Engineers and other Professionals with a variety of testing, project-specific observations, and site assessment duties.

  • Operate equipment, conduct tests/assessments, and report data accurately.

  • Work from drawings, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and specific verbal and written instructions.

  • Observe site activities, take samples, and perform tests using specific methods.

  • Monitor contractor activities and conduct inspections.

  • Complete daily reporting and documentation.

Essential Skills

  • ACI Certification Level 1 - Field Testing is a must.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Construction Materials Testing Technician with Roadway Testing Technician certification.

  • Concrete experience is essential.

  • Proficiency in soil compaction and soil density testing is highly beneficial.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • NICET, RTT, GSWCC, ICC, OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, and Nuclear Gauge Certification are advantageous.

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Valid driver's license is necessary.

Work Environment

The position involves working 5-6 days a week, with 8-12 hour days, often requiring flexibility due to variable shift timings. Projects are based in Atlanta, and the role may involve night work, particularly during summer. Employees are provided with a company truck and fuel card, allowing them to drive to and from home and job sites. The work requires dependability and flexibility, with the ability to work both solo and as part of a crew, depending on the job requirements. The work environment fosters upward mobility with training and certification opportunities, offering room for career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roswell, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roswell, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Roswell,GA.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,905 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–35/hr
  • US median$32–45/hr758 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $30/hr, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Engineering Technician jobs in Georgia and 1,905 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,445 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 729 of the 1,905 open Engineering Technician jobs (38%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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