Construction Health & Safety Internship (Summer 2024)

Job ID:  487545

Inland Asphalt Co., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion.  We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies.  For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.   We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.  

Position Overview
Our paid internship program provides a rich and rewarding hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to make a contribution to our organization. Our interns work in their course of study under close direction of an experienced supervisor/manager. Our Safety interns will work with management and field personnel to learn the occupational hazards of the construction industry. They will learn all aspects of our safety programs in order to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. When we SEE something, we will STOP and DO something.

Duration: This is a temporary internship for Summer 2024. Official start and end dates flexible based on student's availability.

Wage: $18 - 22/hr DOE

Application Process: Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2023. Application review will begin 11/1/2023. Selections will be made by 12/31/2023.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Gain a general understanding of OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations
• Assist in developing innovative solutions to facilitate safe work practices
• Assist in identifying safety problem areas
• Performs data entry
• Analyze safety data and information
• Provide support to Safety Professionals in the Region
• Provide field support to Operation Personnel
• Travel to plant and job sites in the area to provide support and conduct safety inspections/ reviews

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year and currently enrolled in an Occupational Health & Safety or related program of study.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license
• Must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week
• Strong communication skills (Public Speaking)
• Self-motivated, ability to achieve desired results without constant supervision
• Strong computer skills (Power Point, Word, Excel)
• Desire to help people by creating a safe working environment
• Must pass pre-employment controlled-substance testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic Occupational Safety and Health knowledge preferred
• Industry related experience

Company Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Inland Asphalt Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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