Operations Intern

APC Construction, a CRH Company, specializes in aggregate mining, asphalt paving, construction material supply and complete civil construction. APC and its valued employees are recognized for their dedication to quality work, workforce development, and compliance to stringent safety standards, integrity and innovation. APC has always thought of its staff as family and provides competitive wages, salaries and excellent benefits.

These are entry level internships/trainee positions working to gain further experience in the construction field. Regular visits to the field may be required to examine projects and/or test materials. The positions involve supporting and working under a manager to prepare for a career in the industry.

• Estimating
• Project Management
• Safety
• Construction Technology
• Purchasing
• Surveying
• Environmental
• Management
• Quality Control
• Other

$20 to $24 per hour

• Learn how to find, bid and build heavy construction projects
• Set up contracts and sub contracts
• Work with and assist estimators, project managers and construction crew foremen
• Spend time with foreman learning how to prepare and set up job
• Learn about construction equipment – various uses and skills required
• Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections
• Understand job cost
• Review financial statements
• Assist with project take offs and tracking
• Project scheduling
• Estimating training through Bid2
  
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• Set up users in Infield including assigning of departmental access
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor
• Train other users of Infield including managers and approvers how they can utilize the program for job management
• Support employees in safely providing the preferred source to customers
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA standards
• Conduct on site safety inspections

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Detail oriented
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a related field degree program

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
  Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license

• Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs
• Teamwork – contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Judgment – exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing – uses time efficiently
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions
• Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Initiative – asks for and offers help when needed
• Innovation – generates suggestions for improving work
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and…