DELTA | AR Quality Control Internship - Summer 2026

Colas • Paragould, AR

111d

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Previous related experience preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company's 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Outstanding benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional education
• Extensive training for every employee

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree