Summer Internship - Omaha, NE - CRH Americas

Job ID:  502531

Headquartered in Omaha, Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, employs nearly 800 people in its eight aggregate and concrete companies across central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Lyman-Richey Corporation has been providing top-quality construction materials and superior service to customers and contractors in the region for more than 130 years. 

Position Overview
We are seeking a summer intern. The desired areas of interests include Concrete, Aggregates and Construction.  The internship will begin at the start of summer school break and run through August as the intern is available.  Where business permits, opportunities for limited work during the school year and subsequent summers including possible transition to fulltime/part-time employment may apply. Our businesses are located in central and eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, so travel is required.  

The Lyman-Richey Internship Program will cover four areas of our business

1. Sales, Service & Quality Control
2. Facility Operations and Dispatch
3. Accounting
4. Fleet Maintenance and Shop Management

 
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older 
• Must be enrolled in high school, vocational, technical, or college degree program
• Must be willing and eager to learn about the construction industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to write reports and analyze raw data.
• Basic computer skills
• Perform manual labor representative of the construction industry and program requirements
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute to and from their work location, as well as between facilities and job sites when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.  
• May require sitting for extended periods of time. 
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights.          
• Able to work in all weather conditions. 
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects

Work Environment

• Able to work in all weather conditions. 
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. 
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate. 

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

Lyman-Richey Corporation, A CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.