Job Description

Job ID: 518816

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Title: Construction Summer Internship

If you are seeking a creative, dynamic organization, look no further! Texas Materials is offering internships for college students during their 2026 summer break. Our program is designed for individuals to gain real-world work experience that will help launch careers. Your hard work, energy, collaboration, and contribution would allow you to experience the same types of challenges as our full-time employees.

Internships are a great way for us to get to know you and for you to get to know our company. Learning potential is unlimited in this role and you get out of the experience what you put into it. You would be responsible for numerous, simultaneous projects within our functional departments such as, but not limited to:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Communications
• Business Development
• Construction Management,
• Project Management 
• Information Technology
• Health, Safety & Environmental

These assignments would give you the opportunity to learn through observation, participation, and execution.

This paid internship offers flexible hours. Upon a successful internship and school completion, full-time opportunities with Texas Materials could become available.

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited college or university and in good academic standing.

• Internship start dates June 1-August 7 ( 10 weeks)

• Professionalism with ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain discretion concerning confidential information.
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Information Technology
• Health, Safety & Environmental

Position Overview

The Intern position will work on gaining an overall understanding of the major divisions of CRH. The

selected candidate will be involved with and learn about various aspects of the company and may

include all areas such as asphalt, aggregates, and ready mix.

Key Responsibilities

• Spend time at our aggregates, asphalt, and ready mix plants to learn the fundamentals of

production.

• Understand how to estimate and plan plant production requirements.

• Learn the asphalt and ready mix plant scheduling process to meet customer and internal

demands and maximize capacity conflicts.

• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations

including MSHA and OSHA etc.

• Equipment preventative maintenance, scheduling, and shop operation.

• Quality Control/Quality Assurance – Asphalt, Aggregates, Ready Mix.

• Learn the material specification requirements our products are required to meet.

• Support the safety goals and processes of the company.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the bidding and execution of construction.

• Spend time in field operations for heavy construction and paving.

• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency is instrumental to achieve project goals.

• Understand project profitability (revenue/costs).

• Learn the fundamentals of material pricing for asphalt, aggregates and ready mix.

• Learn to derive quantities from plans and how to accurately price products.

• Manage customer issues.

• Learn accounts receivable and billing.

• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

Satisfactorily.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objective.

• High ethical standards.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.

• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner in all circumstances.

• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.

• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.

• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

• Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee

Handbook.

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other

duties as required.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations

and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be

required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and

Coveralls.

• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance,

stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to

adjust focus.

• Able to work in all weather conditions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand

and arms above their shoulders.

• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force

frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment

• 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.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent

typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be

assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its

designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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