CONCRETE OPERATIONS INTERN

Corvallis OR

Description

Join the team of one of the leading ready-mix producers in the Pacific Northwest! Knife River is offering a Concrete Operations Internship position in Corvallis, the Mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, where you can get hands on experience at our multiple ready-mix operations. At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and the largest in Oregon! We are adding people to our team every day — people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) • Be actively involved in production & quality teams. • Gain a working knowledge of Command Batch and other ready-mix specific systems. • Learn about the various materials used to produce concrete (Cement, SCM’s, Aggregates, etc.) • Learn how to build and test concrete mix designs in accordance with ACI, ASHTTO, and project specific specification’s • Concrete sampling and testing at the plant, job site and lab as required. • Dose admixtures/additives to concrete loads. • Track and evaluate mix design application and performance. • Solicit customer feedback about mix design performance. • Gain a working knowledge of ready-mix plant operation and maintenance. • Work with sales staff for market analysis, quoting and tracking of projects. • Provide verbal and written feedback to production, sales and QC staff. • Assist sales staff in resolving customer complaints and questions. • Develop a good working relationship with fellow team members, driver teams, customers and KRC contracting group. • Other duties assigned as needed. Minimum Qualifications: - Students must be working towards a Concrete/Construction Management or Engineering degree. - Must be able to follow directions, maintain work flow in areas of responsibility and handle difficult situations. - Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. -Must be at least 18 years old. This is a paid seasonal intern position. Ideally, work will begin June 21st, 2021 and end September 17, 2021. How To Apply: To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.mdu.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.