Summer 2024 Internship-KC Metro Area

 

 

Job ID:  488036

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is one of the leading sand and gravel producers throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Holliday Sand & Gravel Company is a dynamic company known for its causal, team-oriented work environment. We provide opportunities for career growth and advancement to employees at all levels. 

 

Overview

If you are seeking a creative, dynamic organization, look no further! We are offering internships for college students during their 2024 summer break. Our program is designed for individuals to gain real-world work experience that will help launch careers. Your hard work, energy, collaboration, and contribution would allow you to experience the same types of challenges as our full-time employees.

Internships are a great way for us to get to know you and for you to get to know our company. Learning potential is unlimited in this role and you get out of the experience what you put into it. We are looking for interns in numerous areas of focus:

 

• Accounting
• Mining/Engineer
• Construction Management,
• Project Management 
• Health, Safety & Environmental

These paid infternships give you the opportunity to learn through observation, participation, and execution.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Spend time at our construction sites, aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix plants to learn the fundamentals of production and gain an understanding of various mechanical, maintenance, and production operations
• Collate data, establish process correlations and develop strategies for capital projects
• Will be assigned to a real job/task and expected to make a contribution that will have an impact on the business
• Utilize various skill sets/knowledge during day-to-day operations and to achieve team/company goals
• Create a presentation at the end of your internship to executive leadership regarding what you have learned and what you believe you have contributed to the business
• In this internship position, you will spend time working in one of our aggregate environments (quarry, surface mine, underground mine, construction site, ready-mix plant)
• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Support the safety goals and processes of the company.
• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency is instrumental to achieve project goals.
• Understand project profitability (revenue/costs).
• Learn accounts receivable and billing.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited trade school, college or university and in good academic standing.
• Professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain discretion concerning confidential information.
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

 

Work Requirements

• 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 per company policy.
• 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, i.e., DL/CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• 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. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• 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