Safety Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction Company; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking a safety intern/entry-level coordinator to assist the accident prevention program at a California location. The role focuses on compliance, program development, jobsite inspections and training to promote a safe work environment.

You will participate in regulatory inspections and help maintain records of safety incidents while supporting claims follow-up with the corporate insurance team. Strong communication and travel readiness are valued.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Occupational Health.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work in a safety-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with the safety program and local accident prevention efforts.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety-related programs to meet company standards.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections with emphasis on hazard recognition and corrective actions.
• Assist in preparing safety meetings and training to communicate policy and standards.
• Participate in regulatory inspections to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching/Mentoring

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Occupational Health (in progress)

Job description

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 SummaryThis 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 AccountabilitiesPromote 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.EducationCurrently attending Bachelor's degree programField of StudySafety or Occupational Health undergraduate program Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent 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 OutlookAvailability and willingness to travel frequentlyBilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required)Physical DemandsThe 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: $24.00 $27.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.