Safety Intern - Cement

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters | Together We Can Do Great Things | This Is More Than a Job

Position Overview

The Safety & Health intern will assist with the implementation of Capitol Aggregates Safety & Health (S&H) programs and initiatives for Capitol Cement Plant. This role will assist the Safety Manager plan, organize, and execute S&H programs to ensure a safe work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. The intern will also become familiar with regulatory agencies, their laws, and how to maintain compliance. Will assist in conducting safety training, safety investigations, random drug testing, participate in accident prevention initiatives and process injured or ill employees through the Workers Compensation System. This role will report to the Safety and Health manager and will work collaboratively with operations and management to provide guidance and S&H support to ensure that sustainable worker safety solutions are implemented.

What You'll Do

• Assist in identifying activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety and provides corrective actions.
• Assist in promoting an incident-free work environment by assisting in the development of safety programs and revising as needed.
• Assist with Investigating accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented.
• Recommends methods to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Assist in conducting safety training and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.
• Assist with new-employee health and safety orientations.
• Assist with maintaining or updating emergency response plans or procedures.
• Learn to Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
• Asist with compiling and submitting accident/injury reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Assist with maintaining training records, filing records, and updating records.
• Assist with review of BBS cards and data entry.
• Participate in inspections and audits for existing or potential hazards and help determine corrective or preventive measures.
• Assist with and participates in Safety Committee.
• Participate in MSHA inspections, follow-up meetings, and contesting citation discussions.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in an Occupational Safety and Health, or related college program.
• Computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets Company insurance requirements.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout an assigned sales territory.
• Ability to safely visit active quarry operations, plants, and construction sites while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to meet customer and business needs.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethical business conduct, and customer service.
• Commitment to following all Company safety policies and procedures.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.

Company: Zachry

Position: Safety Intern - Cement

Req #: 11175717

Date Posted: November 16, 2026

Location: 11551 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio,
US,
TX,
78216

Job Category: Safety