Concrete Industry Management Internship

Job Summary:

What You'll Do:

To support the Concrete Industry Bachelor of Science Degree Program (Concrete Industry Management or similar), the following internship is designed to expose students to the various aspects of Cemstone Companies.  These aspects include engineering services, sales, operations, environmental and business development.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  The following is a list of essential duties & key responsibilities assigned to the role. Other duties may be assigned.

Engineering Services (ES) (34%)

• Assist ES staff with mixture review and selections for projects
• Assist with project submittal documents
• Calibrate production equipment
• Conduct aggregate testing for moisture content, minus #200 sieve and gradations
• Sample and test raw materials for specification compliance
• Perform QC tests such as temperature, slump, unit weight, air content, set time, water/cement ratio and casting strength specimens in the field and laboratory
• Use test results to make mix adjustments
• Record and report test results to your supervisor, batch personnel, dispatch and the customer
• Required to keep a “daily journal” and fill out “Cemstone sample reports” for each sample taken
• Interact with the customer’s field production and management staff to manage project expectations
• Responsible for maintaining your own testing equipment, including cleaning and proper calibration

Sales and Business Development (33%)

• Assist sales staff with project quoting, mixture selection and costing and project pricing
• Read and interpret project documents including drawings and specifications
• Attend job site meetings and concrete placements
• When asked, participate in industry group meetings, conferences and webinars
• Assist BD staff with project conversion opportunities including but not limited to paving, fibers and Cemstone Proprietary systems
• Read and interpret project documents including drawings and specifications for[potential project conversions
• Attend BD presentations and meetings with designers, owners, contractors and municipal entities.
• When asked, participate in industry group meetings, conferences and webinars

Environmental, Safety and Operations (33%)

• Assist safety staff with production site visits, and hazard assessments
• Assist ready-mix operations staff with daily plant and field operations including, project visits, plant maintenance, driver management and safety.
• Assist Customer Service Representatives with customer ordering
• Assists dispatch personnel with truck dispatching
• Assist with environmental and safety site audits.
• Review and update environmental plans and procedures.
• Help to research and recommend sustainable Best Management Practices (BMPs) across the company.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 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 essential functions.

• Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Must be proficient with computers, smart phones, data entry and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to discuss technical and logistical aspects of concrete quality, production and delivery

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory, Technical School graduate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Currently enrolled in Concrete Industry Management, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent technical program.

Language Skills:

• Good English oral/written communication skills

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to use a scientific calculator

Reasoning Ability:

• Capable of making quick and logical decisions in a fast-paced/stressful environment

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a valid driver’s licenseACI Field, State Plant and State Field certifications preferred 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment and physical demands described here are characteristic and representative of those that must be made by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work at ready-mix production facilities, plant job sites, raw material production facilities and laboratories
• Subject to plastic concrete, cementitious material, chemical admixtures, dust and dirt
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to climb up and down ready-mix truck ladders
• Able to carry 2 buckets of rocks up stairs
• Able to push a loaded wheel barrel
• Able to work on uneven ground at job sites

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Wellness Program

• Education Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse

workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities,

individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.