Operations Summer Student

Job ID: 494329

Work Type: Internship

**Who we are**
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

**Why Choose Dufferin Concrete?**
- Competitive wages with comprehensive health benefits and pension
- Local work (no long haul or overnights away from home)
- Ample opportunity for overtime during peak season
- Yearly boot allowance and all PPE provided
- Job related and safety training provided regularly

**Who we **are**

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.

CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

**Contract Length**: 4 months (May 6, 2024 - August 30, 2024)

**Location: Beamsville**

**What you will do**:

- Plant and field testing of concrete and aggregate materials
- Adding materials to ready-mixed concrete trucks and general plant upkeep duties
- Daily communication with operations and quality departments
- General concrete and aggregate laboratory duties
- Follow all necessary health & safety directives in accordance with legislative and CRH requirements
- Assist Managers & Supervisors with other assigned work as required

**Educational Criteria**
- Enrolled in Diploma or Degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering Technology or any similar field

**Working Conditions**
- Field/Lab environment
- Travel to plants and job sites within the region
- Physical ability to lift up-to 50 pounds
- Working outdoors and varied temperatures and weather conditions

**Position Dimensions**
- Safety oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Flexibility to work overtime, nights and weekends
- Computer knowledge
- Team oriented, willing to help out in all areas of the department
- Customer-focused mindset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must have a valid G driver’s license
- CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process._

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.