Heavy Civil Safety Co-Op Program (Dallas/Fort Worth/North Texas) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Bridge & Road • Irving, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industries is a large, diversified construction company with over 8,000 employee-owners, offering civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through its operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road, a leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for over 100 years, specializes in asphalt and concrete services and constructs major projects like highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, and water/wastewater facilities. The company is seeking a student for its Heavy Civil Safety Co-Op Program, offering intensive, real-world, hands-on jobsite experience on multi-million-dollar heavy civil construction projects. This program has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2024 and 2026 by WayUp and Yello.

Requirements

• Must be an active junior or senior college student working toward a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week; hours will vary depending on project schedule.
• Must be able to commute onsite to assigned location.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Gain hands-on experience in construction safety management within the heavy civil industry.
• Participate in field operations involving earthwork, concrete placements, bridge construction, utility work, and other civil construction activities.
• Learn about OSHA compliance, hazard recognition, incident investigation, risk assessment, and safety program administration.
• Develop professional communication and leadership skills while working alongside project teams and safety professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs to identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and reviews of active heavy civil construction projects.
• Support incident and accident investigations, including collecting information and preparing reports.
• Participate in weekly project safety meetings and assist with meeting documentation.
• Help develop and deliver safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
• Monitor jobsite compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions and control measures.
• Support the maintenance of safety records, training documentation, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with field personnel, supervisors, and project management to promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist with pre-job planning activities to integrate safety into project execution.
• Help distribute weekly safety communications and awareness materials to field teams.
• Observe and evaluate the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
• Support environmental, industrial hygiene, and occupational health initiatives as assigned.
• Research safety regulations, industry best practices, and emerging safety trends.
• Provide administrative support for project safety programs and special initiatives.
• Promote Austin's commitment to ensuring every employee returns home safely each day.
• Other miscellaneous duties as defined by the Project Manager or Superintendent.

Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours exceeding 40 per week at one and one-half times the regular rate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern