Technical Services Intern
Capitol Aggregates, Inc · San Antonio, Texas, USA · $21,000–$30,000 per year
- Paid
- {Internship}
About the role
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 Technical Services Intern works alongside the Technical Services team to support product testing, data analysis, laboratory activities, and customer technical support. This position provides hands‑on experience with cement, concrete, and aggregate materials while introducing the intern to the role technical services plays in product performance and customer support.
The intern will gain practical experience preparing and testing mortar cubes, concrete mixes, and aggregate materials, analyzing and documenting test results, and assisting experienced technical professionals with customer questions and technical concerns.
What You'll Do Learn and apply established testing methods, procedures, and equipment under the guidance of Technical Services staff. Assist with preparing cement, concrete, mortar, and aggregate materials for laboratory testing. Assist with mortar cube preparation, concrete mixes, and aggregate material testing.
Perform laboratory tests under the guidance of experienced Technical Services personnel. Collect, organize, document, and assist with analyzing laboratory and product testing data. Assist with maintaining accurate records of laboratory testing, test results, and related technical documentation.
Support Technical Services staff in responding to customer inquiries and technical questions. Assist with researching and troubleshooting product performance or other technical concerns raised by customers. Learn how laboratory testing and technical data are used to evaluate product performance and support customer needs.
Participate in technical projects involving cement, concrete, aggregates, and other construction materials. Work collaboratively with Technical Services, Quality, Sales, Operations, and other team members to support product and customer needs. Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
Follow all Company and plant safety policies, rules, and procedures, as well as applicable MSHA regulations. 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
Required Skills and Abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately follow testing procedures and document results. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in understanding material and product performance.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with Technical Services personnel, customers, and other team members.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability…