Job ID:  521071

 

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

 

Launch Your Career with Hands-On Experience at CRH

Position Overview

Are you ready to build a strong foundation for your career in construction management? Join CRH as an intern and gain immersive, hands-on experience across our major divisions. This internship offers exposure to every aspect of our Construction and Materials departments—including asphalt, aggregates, and ready mix—giving you a comprehensive understanding of the industry from the ground up.

What You'll Do

• Rotate through construction sites, aggregates facilities, asphalt and ready-mix plants to learn the essentials of production and operations.
• Collaborate with teams to estimate and plan plant production requirements and master scheduling processes that balance customer needs and operational capacities.
• Participate in compliance initiatives to ensure our operations meet federal and state regulations (including MSHA and OSHA).
• Get hands-on with equipment maintenance and shop operations, supporting our commitment to safety and reliability.
• Engage in quality control and assurance activities for asphalt, aggregates, and ready-mix materials.
• Understand material specifications and what it takes to deliver products that meet stringent requirements.
• Support our safety goals and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience the bidding and execution process of construction projects firsthand.
• Work alongside field crews in heavy construction and paving, learning how team efficiency drives project success.
• Analyze project profitability, exploring the relationship between revenue and costs.
• Learn to price materials accurately and derive quantities from plans for asphalt, aggregates, and ready mix.
• Build strong customer relationships by managing issues and ensuring satisfaction.
• Gain practical knowledge of accounts receivable and billing processes.

Regular, reliable attendance and a willingness to learn and adapt are essential. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, providing even more opportunities for growth.

Who We're Looking For

• Current enrollment in a college degree program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• I am at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies.
• Team-oriented attitude, ready to support co-workers and supervisors.
• Valid driver’s license meeting state requirements (may include CDL, hazmat, or tanker endorsements).
• Flexibility to travel and work nights/weekends as needed.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with OSHA/MSHA regulations.

What You Bring

• Strong drive to achieve organizational goals and uphold high ethical standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Professional, courteous communication with the public and team members.
• Adaptability under pressure and a proactive, change-driven mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of how procurement impacts financial results.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to use hands/fingers with dexterity, talk, and hear.
• Vision capabilities (with correction) for close, distant, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting; occasional climbing, crawling, kneeling, and bending.
• Capable of climbing ladders, working at heights, and lifting up to 100 lbs. unassisted.
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