Construction Safety Intern: Hands-On Field Experience

Turner Construction Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company invites college students to apply for a safety internship in Des Moines focused on environmental health and safety on construction projects and office locations. This seasonal internship emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application of safety practices.

During the program, you will assist with safety program implementation, meetings, inspections, and recordkeeping while gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and industry best practices under supervisor

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a college/university program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Desire to learn about construction safety and environment health practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing safety programs on construction projects and offices.
• Assist with reporting safety violations and near-misses.
• Coordinate safety duties for meetings, trainings, and toolbox talks.
• Assist with training and orientation activities for new employees.
• Help review subcontractor safety programs for compliance.
• Support incident investigations and safety recordkeeping.

Skills

Safety basics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Pursuing degree in Safety/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company invites college students to apply for a safety internship in Des Moines focused on environmental health and safety on construction projects and office locations. This seasonal internship emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application of safety practices.

During the program, you will assist with safety program implementation, meetings, inspections, and recordkeeping while gaining exposure to regulatory requirements and industry best practices under supervisor