QC Intern

Granite Construction Inc • Salinas, CA

33d • $25 - $26

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there's never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This position is responsible for testing, sampling, and inspecting construction materials or elements in a laboratory or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications. Level I technicians test, sample, or inspect one or more construction materials or elements

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience and be enrolled in undergraduate program working towards a bachelor's degree at an accredited 4 year university.
• Entry level position (0-2 years)
• Basic computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct at all times.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Responsibilities

• Collect/prepare samples of one of the following construction materials; soil, aggregate, or hot mix asphalt (HMA) in either a laboratory or field setting.
• Perform quality control testing on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.
• Perform inspections on one of the above materials in either a lab or field setting to ensure compliance with the supplier and/or owner specifications.
• Prepare and communicate testing and inspection results to supervisors to ensure quality control standards are satisfied and process changes can be implemented.
• Participate in and promote the Company's safety procedures and policies to promote a safe working environment.
• Comply with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations in order to perform duties in a safe manner.

Benefits

• In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees