RiverBend Materials, 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 summer 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 to learn about the bidding, estimating, and project management of heavy civil construction projects from driveways and site packages to federal infrastructure projects.
Duration: This is a temporary summer internship. Official start and end dates flexible based on student's availability.
Locations Available: Eugene, OR
Application Process: Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2024
Wage: $20 - $27 /hr DOE w/ potential for overtime
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Coordinate with agencies and traffic control subcontractors
Assist in preparation and setup of job site work
Coordinate work with subcontractors, superintendents
Assist with generating change orders
Assist in tracking daily subcontract and prime contract quantities
Participate in production meetings
Provide ongoing project supervision
Attend construction meetings with owners, utilities, and subcontractors
Perform grade checks
Assist with job quantity measurements
Assist with final billing quantity measurement
Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
Learn Estimating and Bid Tracking Software
Learn to read specifications and plans
Assist with reviewing and analyzing data relative to a project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
Complete material and quantity takeoffs
Perform various tests on aggregate production, asphalt mix, and ready-mix concrete: gradation, moisture, oil content, density, and strength
Material sampling: plant and field
Layout, fabrication, assembly
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 a Construction Management, Construction Engineering Technologies, Civil Engineering, or closely related program of study.
Must be available to work approximately 40 - 50 hours per week
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Detail oriented
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment.
A valid driver's license, current authorization to work in the United States, and pass pre-employment controlled-substance testing.
Work Requirements:
This position has been identified by the employer as safety sensitive and will be subject to an employer-required pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.
This position is not eligible for current or future sponsorship for employment visa status.
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
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Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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
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 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!
RiverBend Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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