Internship (Construction Materials Testing)

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Construction Materials Testing Intern. In this role, you will work with engineers and technicians to perform daily tasks related to soil and concrete testing. This opportunity will give you invaluable on the job experience and exposure to construction engineering.

Salary: $21- 23$/hr DOE 

Responsibilities

• Setup, conduct and analyze standard field and laboratory tests following prescribed procedures.• Performing testing and inspection of soil/aggregates, concrete, masonry, rebar, and bituminous pavement in the field and laboratory• Ensure that all testing equipment, work vehicles, and tools are properly calibrated and maintained.• Communicate with Clients, Technicians, and Project Managers on a professional level to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent• Valid driver's license• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis• MNDOT certifications in soil preferred; examples include Aggregate Production and Grading and Base, Bituminous Street and Bituminous Plant, Concrete Field, ACI• Related work experience in materials testing or construction preferred

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor 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 a 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 or 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) 

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