Construction Materials Tester
4 days ago
Cedar Rapids
Job DescriptionConstruction Materials Tester • $18 an hour, • Overtime Available, • Lot of Growth Opportunity Overview The Construction Materials Tester plays a hands-on role in commercial construction by testing concrete and soil to ensure structural stability and compliance. This position is primarily field-based and involves collecting samples, performing tests during concrete pours, and working directly with contractors on active job sites. With training, you’ll work independently and build a long-term career in construction materials testing. This role will focus heavily on concrete testing for large-scale projects, including substations on a major data center project. Key Responsibilities • Perform field density testing (soil) and concrete testing on active construction sites, • Collect concrete and soil samples during pours for footings, foundations, slabs, and parking lots, • Use testing equipment and tools (up to 75 lbs), including wheelbarrows and measuring cylinders, • Drive to various job sites and transport samples back to the lab/shop, • Communicate professionally with concrete contractors and site personnel, • Work independently after training while maintaining accuracy and safety standardsRequired Skills & Experience, • Background in construction, general labor, materials testing, or related field work, • Basic understanding of concrete, soil, asphalt, or construction processes, • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 lbs, • Basic math and computer skills, • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditionsAdditional Qualifications (Preferred), • Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record, • Experience in landscaping, lawn care, or geotechnical testing, • Willingness to work flexible hours based on contractor schedulesWhy Join This Team?, • Strong training program with clear opportunities for advancement, • Company truck, gas card, and electronic devices provided, • Paid schooling, travel, and expenses for certifications, • 50% reimbursement for steel‑toe boots, • Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and more, • Team‑oriented culture that promotes from withinWork Environment & Schedule, • Commercial construction sites throughout Eastern Iowa, including large‑scale projects, • Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with flexibility for start/stop times, • Expect ~50 hours/week during peak construction season 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 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.