Intern / Co-op

Req ID: 8379. Travel: Up to 25%. Number of Openings: 30.

About the role

Lay a strong foundation for your future with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. No two days are the same with our diverse team. From day one, you’ll be trusted with real responsibilities and make meaningful contributions to significant projects. You’ll work with experts and mentors at the top of their game, have support to explore fulfilling career paths, and be part of a team that is invested in your development. If you’re hungry to achieve more and determined to distinguish yourself through grit and tenacity, you’ll have everything you need to build on your dreams. Go further, faster, with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

The Intern / Internship and Co-op will be responsible for completing various tasks on the jobsite and will be expected to work safely, responsibly, and productively. These tasks will all be completed to gain insights into industry practices and trends.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. In addition to offering great pay, we’ll help you develop the knowledge, confidence, and network to move forward and upward. Make a difference in the lives of those who rely on the structures you help build. Join a company that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness so you can build a legacy you will be proud of.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with team members on specific projects or tasks
• Carries-out assigned tasks and collaborates with team members and managers to resolve issues related to those tasks
• Acquires practical experience to supplement academic coursework
• Documents outcomes and resolutions to problems
• Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment for project. Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.
• Attends and participates in toolbox talks and provides input for safety task analysis
• Complies with proper safety procedures

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university and possess prior work experience in any field
• Proficiency in Basic Spanish is a plus
• Willingness to ask questions of co-workers, foremen, etc. in order to learn, to avoid unsafe situations/conditions, and to be a team player
• Ability to communicate with all co‑workers
• Ability to perform basic mathematical processes such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to use Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with co-workers at all levels in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to deal with problems