Ag Capstone Internship

, Iowa

Internship Length: 90 hrs
Office Hours: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, M-F

Position: Maintenance and Mechanic

Job Summary:

Will perform a wide range of maintenance and mechanical labor tasks in support of workers vehicles and trailers.

General Job Duties:

All employees are responsible for a basic knowledge of the employee handbook, along with the mission and vision of Rogers Concrete Construction, Inc., and must conduct themselves with behavior that supports these values.
All employees are responsible for making the most of their working time and reach maximum potential by being on time for their customers and appointments, checking voicemails and/or emails as appropriate and completing deadlines in a timely manner.
All employees are expected to escalate issues as necessary.
All employees will specifically be trained on their job duties, however; other mandatory trainings may be deemed appropriate by management for one or all members of the team.
Other projects and/or duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

· Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as repairing and maintaining automobiles.

· Identifying and solving problems, using computerized diagnostic equipment.

· Performing basic care and maintenance, oil changes, checking fluid levels, rotating tires, changing brake pads and rotors.

· Identifying the different types of tools and know the appropriate names.

· Operating a wide range of power tools.

· Planning work procedures and ordering the necessary parts from manufactures or parts stores.

· Cleans shop at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and tools or equipment are properly stored.

· Maintains a sense of professionalism including taking direction of the foreman or supervisor.

· Maintain focus on the job site, including staying off your phone while clocked in on a job site.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Prior job experience preferred.

· Valid state driver’s license.

Language Requirements:

The primary language of Rogers Concrete is English. Excellent communication skills are defined as the ability to:

Actively listen for total comprehension.
Ask questions that enhance the understanding of a certain topic.
Relay information and/or instruction in a descriptive and understandable fashion in both written and verbal forms.

Reasoning Requirements:

· Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.

· Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.

· Ability to work with a variety of personalities.

· Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.

Physical Requirements:

· Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.

· Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

· Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.

· Must be able to work some Saturdays and at night, when needed.

Performance Expectations:

· All employees at Rogers Concrete Construction, Inc. will undergo annual evaluations. These metrics will be based on the Essential Job Functions of this Job Description, the Company Values, and any assigned Key Performance Indicators. The goal of an evaluation is to help employees constructively develop their skills, review their strengths, determine opportunities of growth, and set career goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Rogers Concrete Construction, Inc. we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Rogers Concrete Construction, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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