Aggregates Safety Intern

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol’s employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol’s employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement. We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.

We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Every Person Matters® | Together We Can Do Great Things® | This Is More Than a Job®

The Aggregates Safety Intern works alongside the Safety and Operations teams to support safety programs and initiatives across Capitol Aggregates' quarry and aggregate operations. This position provides hands‑on experience in industrial safety through exposure to field inspections, hazard identification, safety training, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and other activities designed to promote a safe working environment. The intern will spend time in active aggregate operations learning how safety principles are applied in the field and how Safety partners with Operations to identify risks and develop practical solutions.

This internship is designed for a student interested in pursuing a career in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial safety, or a related field who wants real‑world experience in mining and heavy industrial operations.

• Work alongside Safety and Operations personnel to support safety programs and initiatives across aggregate operations.
• Participate in field safety inspections and observations to identify potential workplace hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with documenting safety observations, inspection findings, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support follow-up activities to help ensure identified safety concerns are appropriately addressed.
• Participate in jobsite and operational safety assessments involving mobile equipment, processing equipment, work areas, and other aspects of aggregate operations.
• Assist with reviewing work practices and processes to identify opportunities to reduce workplace risks and improve safety.
• Support incident and accident investigations by assisting with information gathering, documentation, identification of contributing factors, and corrective action follow-up.
• Assist with safety training activities, including preparing materials, coordinating training, maintaining records, and participating in safety meetings.
• Support new team member safety orientation and other required safety training activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate safety records, inspection documentation, training records, and other safety‑related information.
• Collect, organize, and assist with analyzing safety data to identify trends and opportunities for accident and injury prevention.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute ideas for improving safety practices and employee engagement.
• Gain exposure to MSHA requirements and how regulatory standards are applied within quarry and aggregate operations.
• Participate alongside Safety…