Summer Internships 2027: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Quality Control

Tilcon New York, Inc.; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company, invites students to join our internship program in the aggregate and asphalt operations in the New Jersey area. Interns will be educated, trained, and exposed to day-to-day functions under the close direction of an experienced supervisor or Plant Manager, gaining real-world experience that aligns with their coursework.

Safety is a core value, with projects assigned by leadership and a final presentation at program end.

Qualifications

• Student/intern will be educated and trained in day-to-day functions under supervision.
• Program emphasizes safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Interns will work on projects and present at the end of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in learning the day-to-day tasks in the Aggregate or Asphalt Department.
• Understand relationships between department responsibilities and the company.
• Assist in quality control and departmental duties as needed.

Education

Student at a college, university, or technical school.

Job description

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants. Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania. Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview

Interns will be educated, trained, and exposed to the day-to‑day functions of the aggregate or asphalt operations of the Company under the close direction of an experienced supervisor/manager or Plant Manager. Work assignments and on-the-job experience will be relevant to the Intern's course of study or technical skill.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Safety is the first core value at Tilcon New York Inc. This core value is every employee's job duty and responsibility. Complies with all safety, health, environmental & training policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Participate in learning the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of the Aggregate or Asphalt Department.
• Study and understand the relationship of the assigned Aggregate or Asphalt Department and their responsibilities to the Company and the Organization as a whole.
• Understand the job duties and responsibilities of each member in the Aggregate or Asphalt Department.
• Be exposed to the Aggregate or Asphalt Department's reporting and regulatory responsibilities.
• Observe and study techniques and traits of experienced employees in the Aggregate or Asphalt Department in order to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for completing departmental duties and the performance of the department.
• May be assigned projects and/or tasks by all the Aggregate or Asphalt Department's leadership.
• Works in the Quality Control Department to understand the importance of the relationship between quality production and a quality aggregate/asphalt product.
• Work individually or in concert with other Intern participants on an assigned project to be presented at the end of the Internship.
• Wears a hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection and respirator as needed.

Rate: $20-$23/hour

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Student at a college, university, or technical school.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to convey a positive and professional image as an Intern.
• Ability to follow direction and complete simple tasks.
• Ability to be tactful with average communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be computer literate.

Physical Requirements

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 is required to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

• Have verbal and numerical ability, spatial form, and clerical perception.
• Average motor coordination, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, eye-hand-foot coordination and color discrimination.
• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handing, fingering, feeling, and seeing.
• Talking and hearing to express or exchange ideas and giving or receiving detailed oral or written instructions.

Occasionally

• Bend
• Kneel
• Squat
• Climb
• Stand

Frequently

• Walk
• Sit

Continuous

• Fine motor
• Repetitive motion
• Right
• Left

This position requires an employee to lift:

Frequently

• 0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

• 10-25 lbs.
• 25-50 lbs.

Work Environment

• May be asked to report to a different work site location to perform work according to the assigned job duties and responsibilities.
• Office space, climate controlled which allows for reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.