Spring 2027 Co-Op

Trans Ash, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Trans Ash, Inc. is seeking a paid Civil Engineering Co-Op to work onsite at a major civil construction project and support operations, quality, project controls and surveying teams.

The role involves data collection, reporting and field inspections across multiple relocation sites with potential temporary relocation assistance. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and be able to work in outdoor environments, lift up to 50 lbs, and travel to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Physically able to perform fieldwork and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work onsite at civil construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations, Quality, Project Controls and Surveying daily.
• Track quantities and manage production and cycle times.
• Perform basic GPS as-built surveying and grade verification.
• Assist with project reporting, cost reviews and documentation.

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Propeller

GPS

Job description

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother, Gerbus Bros Construction initially specialized in mass earth moving. In the 1970s, our expertise led us to partner with local power plants to address the environmental challenges of fly ash management. This collaboration gave birth to Trans Ash.

At Trans Ash, we are committed to providing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for handling fly ash. We specialize in creating lined landfills that safely contain processed ash, ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety for our energy clients. Join our team and be part of a company that values reliability, accountability, safety, and honesty. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.

Description:

We are looking for a few budding Civil Engineering Co-Ops! This is a paid position and will have you work onsite at a large civil construction project located in one of the following locations (temporary relocation assistance is provided):

• Bucks, AL
• Quinton, AL
• Sherills Ford, NC
• Semora, NC

The projects consist of mass excavation, large-scale civil improvements and landfill construction. This position will report to the Project Manager and will support Operations, Quality, Project Controls and Surveying Department needs on a daily basis. These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Operations
• Production and cycle time management
• Quantity tracking
• Site reporting
• Quality
• Perform Quality Inspections
• Document Quality reporting
• Construction Drawing and Specification adherence and reviews
• Project Controls
• Cost reviews and tracking
• Commodity reporting
• Surveying
• Perform basic GPS as-built surveying and grade verification
• Basic quantitative analysis using computer software (Propeller) and/or GPS

Requirements:

• Co-op students must be seeking a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in all types of weather, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be physically able to perform the work outside in hot and/ or cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Must be able to walk slopes and uneven terrain.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check.
• May require significant time in the field, including walking up or down slopes.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has an accommodation request, please:

• Call us at [phone] or email [e-mail]
• Request to speak to Human Resources and state the reason for your call
• If requested to leave a message, include the Job Posting Title for the position in which you are applying.

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)