Job ID:  520781

Jack B. Parson Companies, is a  CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

Jack B. Parson Ready Mix (JBP), a CRH company and a leading ready-mix concrete producer in Northern Utah, offers full-time summer QC internships for a select group of high-performing candidates. There is a broad diversity of work activities required to make a ready mix concrete operation successful. This internship opportunity will expose you to the operational and technical functions that ensure ready mix concrete materials meet specified performance requirements.

 All concrete materials incorporated into a project must meet strict quality standards. The Quality Control Intern helps provide testing information and documentation to ensure quality concrete is delivered to each project.

Position Overview

This is an internship/trainee position working to gain further experience in a ready mix concrete quality control program.

This position involves supporting experienced Concrete Quality Control professionals in both a laboratory and field environment pulling samples, performing testing, and supporting plant operations.

The applicant will gain experience entering concrete test results into internal databases and learning production quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Participate in company safety and quality training programs.
• Learn ready mix concrete quality control methods and reporting procedures.
• Work as a QC Technician trainee supporting plant and field testing.
• Perform concrete testing including slump, air content, unit weight, temperature, and casting cylinders.
• Assist with breaking and documenting compressive strength tests.
• Enter test results into internal quality tracking databases.
• Assist in monitoring aggregate gradations and moisture content.
• Learn how to communicate field performance information to plant personnel.
• Become exposed to batching operations and mix design fundamentals.
• Learn the operational value that quality control testing provides.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Current enrollment in accredited Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree program preferred.

Work Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra.
• Adaptability to changing work environments.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Dependability and initiative.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Flexible hours working around class times. At least 40 hours per week during summer months.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and lift 10–50 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 a 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!

Jack B. Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability