Safety Intern

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region’s infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit www.sully-miller.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Compensation

$26 per hour

Job Summary

The Safety Intern will support the company’s commitment to maintaining safe work environments by gaining practical experience in safety management across job sites. The intern will collaborate with safety professionals to learn and contribute to the promotion and enforcement of safety standards and practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist safety managers in conducting regular job site walk-throughs and inspections.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in project safety meetings and safety training sessions.
• Help identify potential hazards and document findings for corrective action.
• Aid in investigating accidents and incidents by gathering information and supporting root cause analysis.
• Assist with safety and health inspections, coordinating follow-up actions and compliance reporting.
• Support monitoring the safety performance of subcontractors and employees.
• Promote a positive safety culture by communicating best practices and assisting with safety awareness initiatives.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• Must be actively working towards a college degree.
  
  

Skills

• Ability to multitask efficiently and be flexible.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must have the ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong tendency to take initiative.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require.
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise.
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday.
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction.
  
  

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For Details On The Specifics Of This Commitment, Please Click Here To View The EEO Document. If You Are An Individual With a Disability And Require a Reasonable Accommodation To

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
  
  

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.