Aggregates Intern at SUMMIT MATERIALS LLC in Richmond, Texas

Job Description:

Overview

Our summer internship program consists of a well-rounded learning experience within our Aggregates division. Our goal is to not only provide real-time exposure to our mining sites, quarries and industry, but also provide development opportunities in the areas of leadership, maintenance, and the day-to-day workforce. Working with our teams provides a dynamic experience and an opportunity you'll want to include on your resume. We generally kickoff our program in late May and end early to mid-August dependent upon intern availability. In addition to providing interns with practical, hands-on experience we will also spend time learning and participating in sustainability projects, governance exposure, leadership training, presentation skills, and communication development.

Roles & Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the team to determine solutions to common problems.
• Learn and assist in day-to-day operations of the quarry.
• Adopt and adapt safety protocol, with direct exposure to OSHA and MSHA training.
• Work with and support various departments to include operations, maintenance, quality, and sales.
• Learn the products we provide and produce, as well as the process that goes into producing them.
• Learn to operate quarry equipment, as needed.

Requirements

• Must have transportation to and from assigned quarry each day.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of leadership.
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs, and up to 50lbs with assistance, if needed.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as supplied by the company.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, overtime is available at many of our quarry sites.