Tilcon NY Construction, Asphalt, and Recycle Internships, Summer 2023 - Parsippany, NJ at Tilcon New York, Inc in parsippany, New Jersey

Job Description:

Job ID: 477709

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants. Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania. Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Asphalt Position Overview :
Our paid internship program provides a rich and rewarding hands on learning experience and the opportunity to make a contribution to our organization. Our interns work in their course of study under close direction of an experienced supervisor/manager. The Asphalt Intern supports the Plant Manager/Plant Supervisor at the assigned asphalt facility.

Roles and Responsibilities
(Essential Duties and Functions)

• Work with Plant Crews & Shadow Plant Manager/Supervisor


• Assist Asphalt Plant Manager/Supervisor with daily duties.


• Work hand in hand with Plant Manager, Supervisor & Plant crews to learn Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Operations from both a field and managerial standpoint.

• Spend time working with Plant Operators running asphalt plants. Work with ground crew and loader operator. Learn scale/ticketing operations. Assist with general maintenance of the plant.

• Supports product quality and customer service by maintaining strong line of communication with plant manager, Plant Supervisor, Quality Control and supporting lines of business (LOB).


• Reviews and analyzes reports, records, directives, regulations, and confers with plant manager/supervisor to obtain data for required planning of activities.


• Assists in preparing work schedules.


• Assists in managing personnel in preparing work areas for upcoming maintenance activities and obtaining supplies necessary for maintenance.


• Completes required reports and records for management.


• Evaluates procedures and practices for alternate methods and improvements.


• Demonstrate Support of our core values: Safety, Integrity, and Quality.


• Continuously strive to promote safety.


• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in Tilcon New York's and CRH safety policies and procedures.


• Adhere to all applicable regulations including Safety and Health Administration and (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration affecting asphalt plant production, safety, environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance and compliance of such regulations.


• Regular and timely attendance is required.


• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Marginal Duties and Functions

• Perform other related duties and special assignments as directed.

Requirements/Competencies

• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Database software


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Drug screen required before being employed by Tilcon NY Inc. Industries, Inc.


• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required


• Ability to build partnerships and to work with others to meet shared objectives


• Demonstrate strong communication skills


• Ability to create new and better ways for the organization to be successful


• Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal & informal channels of development

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Qualified undergraduate student enrolled in one of the following degrees or related programs: Quality Control, Sales, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mine Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is

required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended

periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,

depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Occasionally

• Bend


• Kneel


• Squat


• Climb


• Stand

Frequently

• Walk


• Sit

Continuous

• Fine motor


• Repetitive motion


• Right


• Left

This position requires an employee to lift:

Frequently

• 0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

• 10-25 lbs.


• 25-50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job will require both office work and field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to

wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment in the office is usually quiet.

Continuous

• Working with others

Occasionally

• Hot weather


• Cold weather


• Wet weather


• Exposed to noise


• Exposed to high heat


• Moving equipment

Competencies

• Safety, Integrity, Quality- Formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon's core values.


• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.


• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-purpose communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.


• Self-Development- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.


• Cultivates Innovation- Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Construction Management Position Overview:

A Construction Management Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company and experience multiple aspects of construction management as well as other lines of business. This individual will begin their internship in estimating where they will learn construction conceptually. After a few weeks of estimating, the intern will work in the field supporting our crews. This will give the intern the ability to see how a job progresses from bid to build. Finally, the intern will spend time with the administrative staff to learn financial aspects of various construction jobs.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• An intern in construction management will spend the bulk of his/her time focusing on construction activities that include:
  
  
  • Project management (public and private jobs).
    
    
    • Learn how to find, bid, and build heavy construction projects.
    
    
    • Work with current bidding software.
    
    
    • Set up contracts and subcontracts.
    
    
    • Work with estimators.
    
    
    • Work with project managers and construction crew foreman.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Construction crews
    
    
    • Working on a construction crew and/or prep crew.
    
    
    • Spend time with foreman learning how to prepare for the job and set up job.
    
    
    • Learn about construction equipment - various uses and skills required.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Business management
    
    
    • Work with Operations Manager/accounting on monthly projections.
    
    
    • Understand job cost.
    
    
    • Review workload.
    
    
    • Understand basics with P&L.
    
    
    • Review financial statements.
    
    
    • Union CBA's - talent management.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Safety, Integrity, Quality- Formally and visibly demonstrate support and understanding of CRH and Tilcon's core values.


• Self-Development- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.


• Cultivates Innovation- Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.


• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and show a willingness to learn new computer programs.


• Drug screen required before being employed by Tilcon NY Inc.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.


• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.


• Working nights and weekends-Optional


• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.


• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.


• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.


• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

Working towards a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Finance, Business Management, or Civil Engineering from a college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Continuous

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

Bend

X

Kneel

X

Squat

X

Climb

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Reach

X

Drive

X

Fine motor

X

Repetitive Motion

X

Right

X

Left

X

This position requires an employee to lift:

Continuous

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

0 - 10 lbs

X

10 - 25 lbs

X

25 - 50 lbs

X

50 - 100 lbs

X

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require protective equipment.

Continuous

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

Wet Weather

X

Exposed to Noise

X

Exposed to High Heat

X

Moving Equipment

X

Working with Others

X

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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