Job ID: 501595

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is one of the leading sand and gravel producers throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Holliday Sand & Gravel Company is a dynamic company known for its causal, team-oriented work environment. We provide opportunities for career growth and advancement to employees at all levels.

Overview

If you are seeking a creative, dynamic organization, look no further! We are offering internships for college students during their 2024 summer break. Our program is designed for individuals to gain real-world work experience that will help launch careers. Your hard work, energy, collaboration, and contribution would allow you to experience the same types of challenges as our full-time employees.

• Accounting
• Mining/Engineer
• Construction Management,
• Project Management
• Health, Safety & Environmental

• Spend time at our construction sites, aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix plants to learn the fundamentals of production and gain an understanding of various mechanical, maintenance, and production operations
• Collate data, establish process correlations and develop strategies for capital projects
• Will be assigned to a real job/task and expected to make a contribution that will have an impact on the business
• Utilize various skill sets/knowledge during day-to-day operations and to achieve team/company goals
• Create a presentation at the end of your internship to executive leadership regarding what you have learned and what you believe you have contributed to the business
• In this internship position, you will spend time working in one of our aggregate environments (quarry, surface mine, underground mine, construction site, ready-mix plant)
• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Support the safety goals and processes of the company.
• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency is instrumental to achieve project goals.
• Understand project profitability (revenue/costs).
• Learn accounts receivable and billing.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited trade school, college or university and in good academic standing.
• Professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain discretion concerning confidential information.
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures per company policy.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements, i.e., DL/CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objective.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Understanding of procurement's impact on financial results.

• Able to use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, crawl, kneel, and bend.
• Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.
• Able to occasionally move/carry objects up to 100 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion