Job ID: 509906
RiverBend Materials, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.
Position Overview
Our paid High School internship program provides a rich and rewarding hands on learning experience and the opportunity to learn about our organization. Our high school interns work under the close direction of an experienced supervisor/manager to learn about managing, preparing, maintaining, and repairing equipment. Equipment is essential in the production and placement of asphalt pavement, and caring for equipment results in safer and more efficient projects. This internship will help with the ability to understand how different types of equipment work, how to participate in team communication, and anticipating project equipment needs.
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Wage: $20/hr
Internship Duration: Summer 2025 (June 24-August 16)
Essential Functions:
- Assist with inspections and testing.
- Learn about maintaining inventory levels, parts estimates, and processing shop documents.
- Learn about communication between outside vendors and Shop personnel.
- Help with processing parts requests and maintaining equipment parts lists.
- Help with collecting month-end equipment meters and fuel inventory levels.
- Learn about monthly safety and environmental inspections.
- Run errands for parts, supplies, etc. as needed.
- Assisting the shop with helping drivers, mechanics, laborers, etc. in locating parts and supplies.
- Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a High School Junior or Senior (age 16+, to comply with BOLI requirements)
- Must be available to work approximately 40 hours per week.
- Detail oriented
- Must have a current and valid driver's license.
- Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
- Must pass post offer pre-employment controlled substance testing.
- Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions while observing various jobs.
- The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when visiting work sites, personal protective equipment will be provided by our team. However, please provide your own pair of steel toed boots.
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
- 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!
RiverBend Materials, 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.