Road construction Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Job ID :   506036

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Overview

The Intern position will work on gaining an overall understanding of the major divisions of CRH.  The selected candidate will be involved with and learn about various aspects of the company and may include all areas such as asphalt, aggregates, and ready mix.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Spend time at our aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix plants to learn the fundamentals of production.
• Understand how to estimate and plan plant production requirements.
• Learn the asphalt and ready mix plant scheduling process to meet customer and internal demands and maximize capacity conflicts.
• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Equipment preventative maintenance, scheduling, and shop operation.
• Quality Control / Quality Assurance – Asphalt, Aggregates, Ready Mix.
• Learn the material specification requirements our products are required to meet.
• Support the safety goals and processes of the company.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the bidding and execution of construction.
• Spend time in field operations for heavy construction and paving.
• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency is instrumental to achieve project goals.
• Understand project profitability (revenue / costs).
• Learn the fundamentals of material pricing for asphalt, aggregates and ready mix.
• Learn to derive quantities from plans and how to accurately price products.
• Manage customer issues.
• Learn accounts receivable and billing.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

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The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH / Texas Materials Offers You

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

For more information visit : www.crh.com

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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