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 Summary



This position is responsible for coordinating with the Plant Engineer to create and maintain budgets, provide technical assistance and schedule work activities for the materials crushing and asphalt plants.



Essential Job Accountabilities



Track daily/weekly/monthly production and inventories

Monitor daily mining equipment progress

Hydrological monitoring

Assist with the relocation of mining equipment including portable crushers and asphalt plants.

Assist with the development of long-term mining and reclamation plans for new or existing mining pits.

Estimate material quantities for mining or reclamation projects

Conduct efficiency studies, site planning, and preliminary surveying.

Assist in the analysis of production costs, capital expenditures and budgeting.



Education



High School diploma required and a minimum of 2 (two) years of education from an accredited institution of higher learning such as a vocational center, college or university. Discipline to be focused in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.



Work Experience



Previous specific job experience is a plus



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Strong communication and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Able to work in a team environment

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:

$20.00 $30.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite 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.



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Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite 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.