Concrete Industry Management Intern: Travel, Training, Pay

Duininck; United States; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay: $22–$24 per hour

Paid Time Off

Lodging, mileage, and meals paid while

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Duininck Concrete is offering a Concrete Industry Management intern position. You will gain hands-on experience across concrete plants, batching, logistics, and safety programs while supporting field and office teams.

The role emphasizes learning quality control, customer relations, and daily plant operations, with travel and on-site work required. Currently pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree with strong communication skills is ideal.

Formación

• Full-time college/university student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Concrete Industry Management, construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• Interest in concrete production, materials, and the construction industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented and safety-conscious.

Responsabilidades

• Plant operations: operate, maintain, and set up portable and stationary concrete plants.
• Batching: learn batch plant controls, mix designs, and how orders meet specs.
• Quality testing: assist with concrete and aggregate testing and documentation.
• Logistics: support truck scheduling, delivery coordination, and inventory.
• Safety: participate in site safety checks and toolbox talks.
• Sales support: shadow sales staff and assist with quotes and customer relations.
• Day-to-day plant operation assistance and batching operations.
• Perform quality control testing (slump, air, temp) and cylinder prep.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree candidate in Concrete Industry Management or related field

Descripción del empleo

Construction Management, Delivery & Laborer Jobs

Build Your Career with Duininck

Duininck has been building careers as long as we’ve been building roads. Since 1926, people have come here to learn a trade, grow their skills, and find work they’re proud of. We’re a family-owned company, and that shapes how we treat our people – with respect, investment, and a genuine interest in where your career goes from here.

Concrete Industry Management Intern | Duininck Concrete

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Concrete, headquartered in West Central Minnesota, serves its clients as industry experts, providing guidance and support for projects of any scale.

As a Concrete Industry Management intern, you will gain firsthand experience across our concrete operations, from portable and stationary plants to the office, field, and relations. You'll see how quality, logistics, safety, sales, and batching work together to deliver concrete on time and to spec.

This internship comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $22 to $24 per hour, based on experience and background
• Paid Time Off
• Lodging, mileage, and meals paid for while on the road
• 401(k) with company match, and more!

This position will provide hands-on experience in the following areas:

• Plant operations: Working at both portable and stationary concrete plants, including setup, operation, maintenance, and material handling
• Batching: Learning batch plant controls, mix designs, and how orders are batched to meet project specifications
• Quality management: Assisting with concrete and aggregate testing, sampling, and quality control documentation
• Logistics and dispatch: Supporting truck scheduling, delivery coordination, and material inventory
• Safety: Participating in site safety checks, toolbox talks, and plant safety programs
• Sales and customer relations: Shadowing sales staff, learning how quotes are developed, and seeing how customer relationships are built and maintained
• Assist plant managers and operators with the day-to-day operation of portable and stationary concrete plants
• Assist with batching operations and learn to interpret mix designs and project specifications
• Perform and document quality control testing, such as slump, air content, temperature, and cylinder preparation
• Help coordinate dispatch, deliveries, and material inventory
• Support safety inspections, documentation, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Assist the sales team with customer communication, quotes, and project follow-up
• Help with production and quantity reporting
• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A full-time college/university student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Concrete Industry Management, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
• Interest in concrete production, materials, and the construction industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a proactive approach who can adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Effective at multitasking while remaining detail oriented
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team of professionals
• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations and Personal Protective Equipment requirements
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification is a plus, but not required

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 80 pounds
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch, climb, and sit
• Work extended hours outdoors and in plant environments in a variety of weather conditions

Travel and some Saturday work are required

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, click here.