DELTA | AR Quality Control Internship - Summer 2026

COLAS•Paragould, AR

59d

About The Position

Delta Companies Inc. is a division of Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas. Delta is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. Delta is vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plants, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. Delta continuously strives to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visit www.deltacos.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. Program Overview: Delta's internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations. Under direct supervision, the Quality Control Intern focuses on tasks and projects related to testing, gradation, and quality control of aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix products.

Requirements

Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Experience in resolving problems and dealing with challenging situations
Strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Enrollment in a relevant degree program, including Quality Control, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field of study
Valid driver's license and clean driving history required
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently required to communicate professionally in-person, over the phone, and via e-mail
Travel with overnight stays away from home may be required to visit job sites
Frequently required to stand/work on feet for long periods
Frequently work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Embrace the Companys safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Support the Delta safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
Read, understand, and have a good working knowledge of the basic specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction / aggregate / concrete / asphalt industry
Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
Ensure that accurate test results are reported daily
Review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications as required
Ensure all quality control operations and activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agencies and acceptable working practices are in compliance with standards
Recommend measures to improve quality control methods, equipment, performance, service, safety and quality of products
Completes related projects as assigned