Asphalt Plant Internship

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Job summary

The Walbec Group offers an Asphalt Plant Summer Internship for 2027 in the Southeast Wisconsin region, including Racine, Waukesha, and Madison. You will work under experienced mentors, participate in safety meetings, and assist with daily plant operations and material handling.

Participants will observe production processes, track materials and inventory, collect samples, and support projects like equipment tracking and site documentation, gaining hands-on exposure to asphalt manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Mining Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or related field.
• Safety oriented and able to work on-site.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in plant safety meetings and follow safety procedures while on job sites.
• Participate and assist in site safety audits.
• Support day-to-day operations at an asphalt plant by assisting with production activities and material handling.
• Observe and assist with asphalt plant processes, including how materials are produced, stockpiled and loaded.
• Assist with tracking production information, materials, and inventory.
• Help collect material samples and observe quality control and plant performance.
• Support manufacturing related projects such as equipment tracking, site documentation and inventory organization.
• Shadow plant operators and foreman to gain hands on exposure to asphalt manufacturing operations.

Skills

Safety oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Travel ability

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Mining Eng or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Asphalt Plant Summer 2027 Internship
About Walbec Group

Walbec is an industry leader in producing high-quality construction materials and delivering professional design, engineering, and construction services through its six companies: Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Our vertically integrated operations include mining, crushing and washing aggregates, and producing concrete and hot-mix asphalt. Whether building roadways and bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, supplying essential construction materials, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar projects, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

Our team of talented and tenured mentors will provide you with the on-the-job experience needed as you look to your future after graduation. We invite you to explore the opportunities our diverse family of construction companies can provide.

• Participate in plant safety meetings and follow safety procedures while on job sites.

• Participate and assist in site safety audits.

• Support day-to-day operations at an asphalt plant by assisting with production activities and material handling.

• Observe and assist with asphalt plant processes, including how materials are produced, stockpiled and loaded.

• Assist with tracking production information, materials, and inventory.

• Help collect material samples and observe quality control and plant performance.

• Support manufacturing related projects such as equipment tracking, site documentation and inventory organization.

• Shadow plant operators and foreman to gain hands on exposure to asphalt manufacturing operations.

The Candidate:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil / Mechanical / Mining Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or related field.

• Must be safety oriented.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel locally and regionally.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills by prioritizing and managing multiple tasks and responsibilities concurrently.

• AutoCAD or similar design software experience.

The Location:

Locations vary based on internship. These positions are located in the following southeastern Wisconsin areas:

• Waukesha, WI

• Racine, WI

• Madison, WI

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!