Highschool Intern

Kokosing; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading general contractor in Ohio, offers an internship program that provides practical construction experience while you earn a paycheck. The role lets you explore carpentry, welding, auto/equipment mechanics, mid-sized equipment/electrical, and yard operations on active projects.

Interns work with full-time employees who guide and train on tasks, gaining exposure to project processes, safety practices, and management methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist on project tasks under supervision of full-time staff
• Learn hands-on processes across carpentry, welding, equipment maintenance, and yard operations
• Contribute to daily activities and participate in project responsibilities

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Get true “Hands-on” experience for your Career Path!

The Internship Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction experience that will supplement your education, all while earning a paycheck. This work experience will allow you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of the construction industry through hands-on project involvement.

We Have Opportunities In The Following Specializations/divisions

• Carpentry – working in the form shop to help create the concrete forms and other items used on our construction projects.
• Welding – Repairing heavy equipment and fabricating pieces used in heavy highway bridge and structural construction.
• Auto/Equipment Mechanics – Maintaining and repairing company vehicles and other specialized construction equipment
• Mid sized equipment/Electrical – Repainting small construction equipment i.e. generators, pumps, etc. Supply Department – Provide tools, supplies, and other resources to the field operations.
• Yard – Pulling, organizing, and filling orders to be shipped to projects.

As an Intern, you will not be a "trainee" with Kokosing. You will be working with Full Time employees as they provide guidance and training on various tasks. You will be involved with, and have specific project responsibilities, assigned to you.

Daily activities will enable you to experience applicable processes and management methods firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project.

Kokosing accepts the responsibility to provide work assignments with increasing challenges and responsibility based on your abilities. The assignments are expected to be in a variety of situations that allow you to develop technically, broaden your practical background, and explore your own interests.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.