Construction Internship - Rogers, MN

• Spend time in field operations for heavy construction and paving.
• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency is instrumental to achieve project goals.
• Spend time at our aggregates or asphalt plants to learn the fundamentals of production.
• Support construction technology that is used to enhance performance metrics.
• Understand how to estimate and plan plant production requirements.
• Learn the asphalt plant scheduling process to meet customer and internal demands and maximize capacity conflicts.
• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Learn the material specification requirements our products are required to meet.
• Support the safety goals and processes of the company.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the bidding and execution of construction.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 or better.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objective.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.  
• Must be able to exert 10 lbs. frequently to move objects and/or up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

• 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

Minnesota Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.