Mining Operations Summer Intern: Hands-On Experience

Luck Stone Corporation; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Luck Stone Corporation offers a 9-week Summer Internship focused on quarry operations for college students. Interns gain hands‑on experience in blasting, heavy equipment operation and maintenance, plant operations, quality control, and sales and dispatch—building core competencies in equipment operation, maintenance, safety, and planning.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an advanced degree or certificate program related to the industry and have a desire to grow within the mining field.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an advanced degree or certificate program related to mining or a similar field.
• Interest in quarry operations and equipment maintenance.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks and projects with a high level of quality and attention to detail
• Participate in hands‑on training and practice in pit and plant activities
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair
• Follow quality control procedures and participate in lab testing as required
• Assist with sales and dispatch activities, including weighing and ticketing haul trucks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Attend daily safety briefings and actively participate in hazard identification and reporting
• Actively seek out feedback and coaching from supervisors and team members
• Complete end‑of-summer presentation summarizing experiences and learning outcomes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Operations experience

Education

Enrollment in advanced degree program

Job description

Luck Stone Corporation offers a 9-week Summer Internship focused on quarry operations for college students. Interns gain hands‑on experience in blasting, heavy equipment operation and maintenance, plant operations, quality control, and sales and dispatch—building core competencies in equipment operation, maintenance, safety, and planning.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an advanced degree or certificate program related to the industry and have a desire to grow within the mining field.