Post Frame Construction Summer Internship

Start building your career with summit contracting today!

summit contracting is now accepting applications for summer internships for the summer of 2025 on our post frame construction crew in pierre, sd. This internship will provide a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry, working alongside seasoned professionals building premiere structures that will span generations for our customers.

as a post frame construction intern, you will be mentored by our experienced professionals in every aspect of the building process from start to finish, gain networking opportunities, increase your overall skillset and knowledge in the construction industry, and gain potential full-time and scholarship opportunities with summit contracting for the following year. We pride ourselves on being the premier builder of agricultural structures in south dakota and nebraska.

Everything we build, we build with excellence and pride. We want to show the world that no one builds better than summit. To achieve this, we strive to hire those who share our core principles and values that made this company what it is today.

if you feel you match these values, are motivated to be an impactful member of a team and truly want a great summer of experience in the construction industry with great people apply today!

requirements:

• must be enrolled in a post-secondary program relating to the construction industry
• must be able to lift up to and in excess of 75 pounds
• must be open to travel overnight occasionally monday-friday
• ability to work at heights exceeding 20 feet
• ability to work a 40-hour week with overtime

our core values:

we've got each other's backs

first and foremost, we are a team. That means when someone is having a hard time, we step up and help each other out, whether it's part of our day-to-day job or not. We've got each other's backs. No questions asked.

own up

no one is perfect. We get that. If you make a mistake, own up to it, help to fix it, learn from it and move on.

it's not always sunny

ag construction is a vital part of our rural economy, but it's hard work. Whether it's 75 and sunny, or 15 and snowy, we work in the elements, day in and day out. Because of that, positive attitudes are a must. We're all in this together in every situation to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

no jerks allowed

it doesn't matter if we're talking to a customer or a colleague, treating each other with respect, having a good attitude and taking responsibility for our work is of the utmost importance.

whatever job we're on, we give 100% at all times, doing everything to the very best of our ability. We take pride in what we do and how we treat one another is no exception.

if you feel you match these values, are motivated to be an impactful member of a team and truly want a great summer of experience in the construction industry with great people, apply today!

eoe statement:

summit contracting is an equal employment opportunity employer.

federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees, unless to do so would impose an undue hardship. Please feel free to let us know if you need an accommodation to complete the application process or to perform any essential elements of the position sought.

applications are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law.

notice to applicants: an illegal drug test and background check are required as a conditional offer of employment.

south dakota law does not prohibit summit contracting from refusing to hire a person based solely on a positive test result for cannabis metabolites, if that individual is seeking employment in a "safety-sensitive job" including, any position with tasks or duties that summit contracting reasonably believes could (a) cause illness, injury, or death of an individual; or (b) results in serious property damage.