Job Description

Job ID: 518986

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

If you are seeking a creative, dynamic organization, look no further! Texas Materials is offering internships for college students during their 2026 summer break. Our program is designed to provide real-world work experience that helps launch meaningful careers. Your hard work, energy, collaboration, and contribution will place you alongside our full-time teams, tackling the same challenges that drive our industry forward.

Position Overview .

The Intern position will work on gaining an overall understanding of the major divisions of CRH. The selected candidate will be involved with and learn about various aspects of the company and may include all areas such as asphalt, aggregates, and ready mix.

Key Responsibilities

• Spend time at our aggregates, asphalt, and/or ready-mix plants to learn the fundamentals of production.
• Understand how to estimate and plan plant production requirements.
• Learn the asphalt plant scheduling process to meet customer and internal demands and maximize capacity conflicts.
• Understand compliance requirements for our operations to meet federal and state regulations including MSHA and OSHA etc.
• Equipment preventative maintenance, scheduling, and shop operation.
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance – Asphalt, Aggregates, Ready Mix.
• Learn the material specification requirements our products are required to meet.
• Support the safety goals and processes of the company.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the bidding and execution of construction.
• Spend time in field operations for heavy construction and paving.
• Understand how crew and scheduling efficiency are instrumental to achieve project goals.
• Understand project profitability (revenue/costs).
• Learn the fundamentals of material pricing for asphalt, aggregates and/or ready mix.
• Learn to derive quantities from plans and how to accurately price products.
• Manage customer issues.
• Learn accounts receivable and billing.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Education/Experience

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objectives.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner in all circumstances.
• Ability to work under pressure and be multi-task oriented.
• Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation.
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Understanding of procurement’s impact on financial results.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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