Intern / Co-op
Baker Concrete · Houston, TX, US, 77060 · United States · On-site
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Req ID : 8379
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 30
Lay a strong foundation for your future with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. No two days are the same with our diverse team. From day one, you’ll be trusted with real responsibilities and make meaningful contributions to significant projects. You’ll work with experts and mentors at the top of their game, have support to explore fulfilling career paths, and be part of a team that is invested in your development. If you’re hungry to achieve more and determined to distinguish yourself through grit and tenacity, you’ll have everything you need to build on your dreams.
Go further, faster, with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.
Summary
The Intern / Internship and Co-op will be responsible for completing various tasks on the jobsite and will be expected to work safely, responsibly, and productively. These tasks will all be completed to gain insights into industry practices and trends.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Intern / Internship and Co-op will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Collaborates with team members on specific projects or tasks
Carries-out assigned tasks and collaborates with team members and managers to resolve issues related to those tasks
Acquires practical experience to supplement academic coursework
Documents outcomes and resolutions to problems
Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment for project.
Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
Attends and participates in toolbox talks and provides input for safety task analysis
Complies with proper safety procedures
Requirements
Must be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university and possess prior work experience in any field
Proficiency in Basic Spanish is a plus
The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:
Willingness to ask questions of co-workers, foremen, etc. in order to learn, to avoid unsafe situations/conditions, and to be a team player
Ability to communicate with all co- workers
Ability to perform basic mathematical processes such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, and ratios
Ability to use Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work with co-workers at all levels in a team-oriented environment
Ability to deal with problems involving specific variables in standardized situations
Ability to comprehend documents such as safety…