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Overview

Summer Internship

Location: Jefferson, GA

Report To: Plant Manager

Our summer internship program consists of a well-rounded learning experience within our Aggregates, Ready-Mix, or Construction divisions. The ideal candidate is a current student interested in obtaining a four-year degree in mining, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, geology, accounting and/or finance. This is considered a short-term temporary, but full-time position for the summer months. We generally kickoff our program in late May and end early to mid-August dependent upon intern availability. 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! 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to determine solutions to common problems.  
• Learn and assist in day-to-day operations of the quarry.  
• Learn the administrative requirements of the business through hands-on experience.  
• Adopt and adapt safety protocol, with direct exposure to OSHA and MSHA training.  

• Increase effective communication among the team and customer interactions.  
• Work with and support various departments to include operations, maintenance, quality, and sales.  
• Learn standardized procedures including budgeting, production planning, staffing and inventory. 
• Learn the products we provide and produce, as well as the process that goes into producing them. 
• Support basic operations and overall logistics.  

• Learn to operate quarry equipment, as needed.  

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have transportation to and from assigned quarry each day.  
• Must be willing to learn. 
• 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.  
• Ability to solve practical problems and work in a hands-on setting.  
• Willingness to work outside in the quarry and inside in the office dependent upon the need.  

• Must be able to effectively add, subtract, multiply and divide.  
• Must be able to effectively read, write and understand the English language.  
• Must be at minimum, a current Sophomore to be considered. 
• Must be able to comply with company background and motor vehicle check policy standards.  

Get Hired: What To Expect During Our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• DOT 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!