Intern - Quality Control

About the job

Job ID:  530195

Cadillac Asphalt, a vertically integrated CRH Americas Materials Company, joint venture company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.cadillacasphalt.com or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com.

Position Overview

A Quality Control Intern will have the opportunity to work for a vertically integrated company and gain exposure to asphalt and aggregate quality control within heavy highway construction.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

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

Skills and Development during Internship:

• Gain a detailed understanding of the HMA production processes.

• Learn Quality Control methods and reporting procedures.

• Learn the entire paving process and density control.

• Work with QC Technicians to further understand smoothness determinations and IRI reporting.

• Learn how to conduct and test equipment calibrations.

• Work to understand aggregate processing and quality conformance.

• Assist with testing materials in a safe, efficient, and productive manner.

• Identify and become familiar with various mix specification requirements.

• Test materials to determine specific requirements such as weight, gravity, temperature, thickness, and gradation of mix components.

• Communicate with other technicians regarding mix specifications and test results.

• Input test result data into computers in laboratories and remote locations.

• Communicate and assist paving personnel in adjusting processes to conform to specifications.

• Report and communicate test results ethically, adhering to the company's Ethics Policy.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

• 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 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.

• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule

Qualifications

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education and Experience

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and working towards an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Construction Management, or other industry-related degree program.

Language Skills:

Ability to read English and sufficiently understand information contained in specifications, reports, manuals, and regulations.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math.

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 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Walking up to ten miles per day, occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and traveling over irregular terrain. Functions also usually involve frequent sitting and standing.  Performance of some tasks or operation of some equipment may require motor coordination, finger dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination, and color identification.

Individuals must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or to others.

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 conditions, airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.  The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, dust, irritants, chemicals, and noise.

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

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

• Group retirement savings program

• Health and wellness programs

• An inclusive 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 a 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!

Cadillac Asphalt, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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