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This position must be open to travel.\nWHO WE ARE.\nEmery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do. We're an 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Since our founding in 1972, ESS has grown into a team of more than 1100 employee-owners that are experts in excavation, grading, underground utilities, bridge construction, and asphalt and concrete paving.\nHOW WE OWN IT.\nBeing a 100% employee owned firm is integral to our company identity. It’s the foundation of our values, our culture, and the way we serve our clients. Most importantly, being 100% employee owned means everyone who works for ESS is a part-owner of the company. ESS’ success is driven by our employee-owners, and we want them to be rewarded for that work! Since the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was created, ESS has experienced incredible growth. In fact, ESS stock has increased nearly 30% each of the last three years. It’s an exciting time to be an employee-owner at ESS!\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nAt ESS, the Stringless Paving Intern utilizes cutting edge technology to contribute to the overall success of our paving operations. The Stringless Intern will work alongside paving crews using robotic total stations along with other survey equipment to guide our concrete pavers. Stringless Technicians also contribute to the control of pavement thickness and smoothness that meet contract requirements.\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nGeneral duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nPosition total stations to control the horizontal and vertical alignment of our trimmers and concrete pavers\nAs-built pavement to insure new design ties into existing pavement\nEstablish job site control networks\nPerform quality assurance of tolerances to line and grade while paving and trimming operations are in motion\nConstruction layout of pavement edges and joints\nWorks from engineering plans to establish lines and grades for construction purposes; keeps engineering notes and records of data secured\nCoordinate surveying activities with jobsite Superintendents\nPerforms other related duties as assigned\nRequired Skills & Abilities:\nExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)\nWorking knowledge of survey practices and computations\nAbility to operate field equipment including Total Stations, GPS Rovers and Auto Levels\nAbility to quickly process information and make decisions\nAbility to take initiative and prioritize tasks: organizational, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills\nStrong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic computer technology\nStrong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks fast paced environment\nDependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals\nStrong math and analytical skills\nExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills\nProficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Excel or related software\nKnowledgeable of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines and construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues\nMust be 18 years of age or older\nMust have reliable transportation with the ability to travel\nMust have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload\nMust have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record\nEducation & Experience:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nFamiliarity with the surveying and construction industry, willing to train the right candidate who meets our company culture\nAt least two years of construction industry experience required\nOSHA 10 or OSHA 30\nCollege or Technical Degree in Surveying or construction related field (preferred)\nSurveying experience in Civil construction (preferred)\nExperience with Excel, AutoCad, Trimble Software or other applicable survey software (preferred)\nYou thrive in fast-paced environments\nYou have a good sense of humor (big plus)\nPhysical Demands & Work Environment:\nAble to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in all types of terrain\nAble to meet all physical requirements \nLong periods of sitting and operating a vehicle is required\nAble to work around loud noises and can tolerate being exposed to odors, gasses, dust, etc.\nAble to work in extreme temperatures, in confined spaces, high places, and in excavated areas\nTravel is primarily during the business day between our branch office locations and project locations. Some out-of-the area and overnight travel is expected. The employee may travel extensively when project locations are not close to the main office or when responsible for activities at two or more sites\nThis is a full-time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.\nWHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE.\nBeyond competitive compensation, ESS offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities:\nIndustry-leading Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\n401(k) & Financial Health Education\nComprehensive Health Benefits & Insurance with Wellness Incentive\nFlexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts\nBusiness Casual Office Environment\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nOpportunities for Overtime\nReferral Bonus Program\nContinuing Education & Training Opportunities\nApprenticeship Programs\nLeadership & Training Programs\nGrowth Opportunities\nEEO and Drug-Free Workplace\nESS is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We make employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. 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