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DELTA | Safety Internship - Summer 2027
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What they do
A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.
$56,042 / year median in Arkansas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
DELTA | Safety Internship - Summer 2027 Reeves Construction Company United States, Arkansas, Paragould Sep 02, 2026 Delta Companies Inc. is a division of Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas. Delta is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. Delta is vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plants, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. Delta continuously strives to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visitwww.deltacos.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com. Job Summary Delta's internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations. Main Responsibilities As part of the internship program, the safety intern will gain exposure to multiple areas of construction operations, including, but not limited to: Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Assist with managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
Assist with compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
Interpret safety regulations related to projects
Assist with coordination and presentation of safety training to support company programs including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, etc.
Interface with
OSHA/MSHA
(state or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit
Education
Actively pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
Valid Driver's License and acceptable MVR required
Skills
Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and of
MSHA/OSHA
regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organizational, time management, and written/verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
Familiar with air monitor calibrations, fit testing, etc.
OSHA 30Hr/10Hr certification is preferred
Physical Requirements
Travel required; in some roles travel may be extensive and/or require overnight stays
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
complete any part of the application process
access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.