Internship - Summer 2024 (C) at SUMMIT MATERIALS LLC in Paris, Texas

Job Description:

Internship - Summer 2024

Paris, Texas

COMPENSATION

$18.00/hour

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials - a construction materials company leading the industry - where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits

We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We're here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

SUMMARY

The RK Hall Intern will work under the supervision of experienced employees at various company locations to gain a wide range of knowledge and experience within the construction industry. The RK Hall Intern will work closely with the quality control labs, asphalt plants, paving, ready mix plants, and rock quarry teams to learn industry standard practices and gain hands-on experience in many different disciplines of RK Hall's business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities at the QC Lab

• Learn how to read and interpret contract requirements for asphalt mix design
• Safely collects samples and performs tests on material to ensure that all contract specifications are met

• Assist with testing and analysis of asphalt mixes using established laboratory procedures and protocols
• Record, compile and analyze test results using computer software and spreadsheets
• Participate in quality control and assurance activities to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities on the Asphalt Paving Crew

• Assist in the preparation of work sites prior to asphalt paving, such as cleaning, grading, and compacting the surface.
• Help with the setup of paving equipment and materials, including the placement of asphalt mix and the operation of machinery.
• Learn how to safely operate and maintain various paving tools and equipment, including rollers, pavers, and compactors.
• Follow instructions from the crew leader to ensure the quality and accuracy of the work performed.
• Help with the cleanup and maintenance of the work site after completion of the paving job.
• Observe and learn safe work practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities at the Asphalt Plant

• Assist in the production of asphalt, including mixing and heating materials, monitoring temperature and quality, and adjusting machinery as needed.
• Learn how to safely operate and maintain various plant equipment, including conveyor systems, pumps, and asphalt storage tanks.
• Help with the inspection and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment, identifying and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in quality control procedures, such as sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products, and recording and analyzing data.
• Learn about environmental and safety regulations related to asphalt production and assist with compliance.
• Observe and learn safe work practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities at the Ready Mix Plant

• Assist in the production of ready mix concrete, including measuring and mixing materials, monitoring consistency and quality, and adjusting machinery as needed.
• Learn how to safely operate and maintain various plant equipment, including batching systems, mixers, and conveyor systems.
• Help with the inspection and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment, identifying and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in quality control procedures, such as sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products, and recording and analyzing data.
• Learn about environmental and safety regulations related to concrete production and assist with compliance.
• Observe and learn safe work practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities at the Rock Quarry

• Assist in the operation of quarry machinery, such as drills, excavators, and loaders, to extract rock and other materials from the quarry face.
• Learn how to safely operate and maintain various quarry equipment, including crushing and screening machines, conveyors, and trucks.
• Help with the inspection and maintenance of quarry machinery and equipment, identifying and reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in quality control procedures, such as sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products, and recording and analyzing data.
• Learn about environmental and safety regulations related to quarry operations and assist with compliance.
• Observe and learn safe work practices, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety regulations.

Personal Protective Equipment

Individuals wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as required by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy. Protective equipment that may be required for this position includes, but is not limited to: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, High Visibility Safety Apparel, Fall Protection PPE, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Padlocks for Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Safety (hard toe) boots, occasional use of Heat Resistant Apparel.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or other data management software
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be Authorized to Work in the US

Education and/or Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in chemistry, materials science, civil engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices and protocols

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and utilize independent reasoning and use good English.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.
• Ability to discern when other parties need to be involved in validating priorities.

Physical Demands

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 frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Job Site Field Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. Frequently exposed to warm temperatures.

COMPANY INFORMATION

RK Hall, LLC is an integrated asphalt paving, construction, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete company based in Paris, Texas. RK Hall operates multiple asphalt plants, ready mix concrete plants, quarries and sand and gravel operations in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

RK Hall, LLC is an operating company of Summit Materials. Summit Materials was formed to acquire and grow heavy-side building materials companies in the aggregates, ready-mix concrete, cement, asphalt paving, and construction industries. Summit is committed to creating value, providing access to growth capital, implementing best practices, and offering a safe place to work while striving to exceed our environmental and social responsibilities. Since Summit's formation, the company has completed more than 35 acquisitions forming 11 platform companies spanning 17 states and Western Canada.

EEO STATEMENT

RK Hall, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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