Safety Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction; Indio (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Mentorship program

Job summary

Granite Construction in Indio, California, is seeking a Safety Intern for Summer 2027 to support the accident prevention program and safety compliance at an assigned location. The role offers hands-on experience in safety program development, site inspections, training coordination, and incident records, with opportunities to mentor others and travel as needed.

Must be enrolled in a safety or occupational health bachelor's program and ready to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Safety or Occupational Health.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and lead.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in a high production environment.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with the safety program and accident prevention.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety programs.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections and hazard recognition.
• Assist in safety meetings and training programs.
• Support regulatory inspections and safety investigations.
• Assist in job hazard analyses for major project phases.
• Assist with claims records and coordination with insurance.
• Follow up with insurance to ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring and leadership

Travel willingness

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Occupational Health

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

## Safety Intern - Summer 2027Apply: Indio, California: Posted Today: R0000008215**Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...**We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. **General Summary**This position is responsible for assisting in the administration of the accident prevention program and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.**Essential Job Accountabilities*** Promote compliance with the company safety program and local accident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.* Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.* Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses.* Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards.* Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.* Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion.* Assist in the investigation, preparation and maintenance of records of all third party, asset loss, and worker’s compensation claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.* Assist in the follow up with the corporate insurance department regarding claims, to ensure that the appropriate information is collected and that claims will be resolved in a timely manner.**Education*** Currently attending Bachelor’s degree program**Field of Study*** Safety or Occupational Health undergraduate program**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.* Ability to teach, mentor and lead.* Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.* Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook* Availability and willingness to travel frequently* Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required)**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders in a construction/ plant environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses. Adequate hearing, with or without a hearing aid. Ability to distinguish colors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions.**Our Benefits at a Glance:**In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan. *Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.*## ## **Base Hourly Wage Range :**Hourly: $21.00 $26.00