What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Internship (Materials) position at Allan Myers?
Responsibilities
The Allan Myers Internship & Co-Op Programs are designed to give college students the opportunity to explore the heavy civil construction or construction materials industry through a variety of hands on, challenging, and well defined assignments. The length of each assignment is typically 3-6 months. During this time our interns & co-ops are exposed to projects in the transportation division of our company. The ideal candidate will have an interest in transportation or logistics, business development, and/or information, process, and technology. The AM Internship & Co-Op Programs provide college students with an opportunity to apply classroom learning to real world projects, gain work experience, and learn more about the Allan Myers organization.
AM offers co-op and internship opportunities that are designed to provide students with valuable work experience, bridging the gap between academic theory and practice. Students are placed in positions related to their academic majors and career goals. Typical starting internship positions will be on a large public or private works projects, or at one of our material production facilities, or with our corporate service team. Our internship and co-op assignments are derived from the Career Track Program assignments creating a distinct connection and synergy between the Career Track Program and the Intern and Co-Op Programs. This enables students to gain similar experiences during their temporary employment that a Career Track Partner would in a full-time capacity. This direct connection also allows the interns and co-ops to accelerate their growth with the organization once employed in the Career Track Program as they now possess many of the qualities and experiences necessary to be successful at AM.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mining & Materials Engineering, Business Management, or another engineering related degree.
- Must be a team player and possess a collaborative attitude.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Starting at $21/hr
Overview
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Our Company Does Work That Matters
Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community.
Our Family is Strong and Growing
We employ more than 2,100 men and women. Our reputation for “Better, Faster, Safe” performance continues to bring us tremendous success. To keep up with rising demand for our products and services, we need to hire many more hard-working, ambitious people to fill hourly and salaried positions. Join our elite team, learn and grow with us, and we will provide a pathway to the American Dream for you and your family.
Your Future is a Career Not a Job
As a family-owned company, we attract the best workers in the industry because we treat every person as a family member. That means we practice care and concern for one another’s safety and well-being. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.
Allan Myers 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 or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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