Summer Internship-Construction-Port of Morrow

Open:                          March 2024

Duration:                     Summer 2024 

Job Title:                     Construction Internship

Supervisor:                  Superintendent

Employment Status:   Full time, non-exempt      

Regular Hours:            40 hours per week

Overall purpose and objective of this position:

The Port of Morrow is offering an entry level construction internship that will introduce the intern to a wide variety of projects and on-site job skills.

WORK DESCIRPTION:

Safely perform any combination of the following duties on construction projects, usually working in utility capacity. Must be able to work efficiently without close supervision.

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  Measure distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line.
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  Signals operators of construction equipment to safely facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
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  Levels earth to fine grade specifications, using pick and shovel.
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  Pour concrete in walls, columns, and slabs with bucket, pump, or tailgate from truck.
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  Mix concrete, using portable mixer.
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  Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
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  Mops, brushes, or spreads paints over surfaces for protection.
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  Sprays materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hose to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
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  Grinds, sands, or polishes surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
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  Performs variety of tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, such as demolishing buildings, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete.
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  Work is usually performed with other workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL:

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  Standing/Walking frequently.
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  Bend (neck and back) frequently.
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  Use of hands for repetitive grasping frequently.
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  Use of hands for pushing & pulling frequently.
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  Use of hands for fine manipulation occasionally.
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  Squatting & kneeling occasionally.
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  Climb (stairs & ladders) occasionally.
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  Reaching overhead occasionally.
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  Lift overhead occasionally.
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  Knee Stand occasionally.
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  Lift/Carry - at least 40 pounds frequently.
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  Pushing & pulling frequently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MENTAL:

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  Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
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  Must be able to work independently and as a team.
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  Must be able to make decisions and follow through on all assignments.
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  Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
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  Must be able to plan and organize work.
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  Must possess strong mathematical skills, calculate proper dimensions of components, read blueprints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.
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  Must not be afraid of heights.
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  Work in a safe manner in compliance with OSHA standards.
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  Good attendance.
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  Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions.