Environmental Intern

About the role

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

As an Environmental Intern at JLG, you will support the Environmental team with initiatives focused on environmental compliance, waste reduction, process improvement, and overall operational efficiency. This role provides hands on experience in a manufacturing environment, working alongside environmental and safety professionals on projects involving waste management, sampling, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direct activities of our environmental & safety teams.
• Work with the environmental department to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Utilize value stream mapping to analyze and improve material flow and eliminate waste.
• Work with waste, sampling, paint logs, and water meters.
• Assist with audits and inspections.

Requirements

• Student in sophomore standing or greater working towards a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Standout qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at different management levels.

Working conditions

This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.

• In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.
• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Pay

Pay range: $18.00 - $37.00 per hour. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.