About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspector role supporting commercial, infrastructure, and transportation construction projects. You will spend most of your time onsite performing hands-on inspections and field testing to verify materials and installations meet project specifications and industry standards.

• Perform field inspections and testing of construction materials including concrete, soil, asphalt, masonry, and structural steel
• Observe construction activities to verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, industry standards, and applicable codes
• Collect, label, and prepare material samples for laboratory testing
• Produce detailed daily inspection and test reports
• Maintain accurate records of observations, test data, and project documentation
• Prepare sketches, take photographs, and assemble supporting documentation for findings
• Communicate inspection results and nonconformance issues with project managers, contractors, engineers, and clients
• Follow safety procedures and maintain compliance with jobsite safety requirements

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What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate’s Degree
• Ability to work outdoors and travel to local construction sites in the Campbell, SD area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency for reporting and documentation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification
• NICET certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Previous construction, inspection, engineering, or materials testing field experience
• Knowledge of construction materials and laboratory testing procedures

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Compensation & Training

• Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour (range dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Position type: Contract
• Company-sponsored certification training and testing available
• One month of structured onboarding/training provided
• Opportunities for overtime; typical work week ranges from 40–50 hours
• Generally assigned to one project site per day
• Clear advancement path into Special Inspection, Construction Materials Testing, and Project Management roles

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Work Environment & Location

• This is a fully onsite, field-based role in Campbell, South Dakota. Inspectors spend the majority of time outdoors on active construction sites and must be prepared to walk sites, climb stairs, and work in varied weather conditions.
• You will collaborate regularly with contractors, engineers, and project teams.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.