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Sam's Club High School Internship Opportunity - Summer 2024

Contact Teresa Golden goldeter@usd437.net for more information 

Details:

How to Apply:

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BCI Laborer

Laborer

This is a great job for a graduating senior who is looking for a career in the construction industry, with a starting wage of $18 per hour plus the benefits outlined below.  This position has room for advancement; the person could become a carpenter, equipment operator or millwright.  

Many Bettis Contractors field employees have been with the company since its start over 10 years ago, with some of them making $35/hr. to $55/hr. when they travel out of town for work.


Job Summary

The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-

workers and managers.


Excellent Benefits & Incentives!

• Highly Competitive Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, Holidays

• Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-Sharing

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program

• Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety

• Stable Company with Strong Growth

• A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and

procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working

procedures and environment

• Report any problems to foreman

• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific

project or job site

• May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer

• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies

• Must be willing to travel


Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of working environment

• Eligible to work in the United States

• Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical

• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold


Flagger – Traffic Control

Job Summary 

The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

·         Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task

·         Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment

·         Be physically able, mentally alert, and capable of giving directions to the motoring public

·         Guide traffic safely through the work area

·         Protect the lives of workers

·         Avoid unreasonable delays to motorists

·         Answer motoring public questions courteously and intelligently

·         Wear approved safety apparel for flagging such as hard hat and safety vest while flagging

·         Maintain a clean and neat appearance and will not distract motorists

·         Must be able to safely drive a car and/or pickup guiding traffic through construction zone

·         Report any problems to manager

·         Assist construction/paving crew with various duties such as: shoveling and raking and running wheelbarrow

·         Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials

·         Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or job site

·         May be called upon to run small power tools such as jack hammer

·         Dig, spread and level construction materials

·         Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies

·         Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices 

Other Duties 

·         Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements 

·         Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of working environment

·         Eligible to work in the United States

·         Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical

·         Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold

·         Must be able to physically stand long periods of time and use traffic control devices for extended periods of time.

 To Apply: 

·         Click the link to apply: https://bettiscompanies.com/employment/

·         Or call Jordan Barnett at 785-235-8444 or email at jbarnette@bettiscompanies.com

 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Paid Internship Opportunity 

Title: Summer Tree Crew Groundsman Intern

Internship Date: May 20th – August 9th

Location: One Intern in Topeka; One Intern in McLouth

Reports to: ROW Superintendent

Pay Rate: $14.00

Primary Accountability:

The Summer Tree Crew/Groundsman Intern assists with right-of-way clearing and spraying in a safe and professional manner, and in accordance with the system requirements, to ensure quality electric service.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with all right-of-way activities that can be accomplished safely from the ground level.

• Assists with right-of-way activities from an aerial lift, or rope and saddle on non-energized portions of the system under the direct supervision of a Tree Trimmer, Lead Trimmer or Tree Foreman.

• Permitted to work aloft around secondary voltage maintaining a 10ft separation from conductors while under the direct supervision of a Tree Trimmer, Lead Trimmer, or Tree Foreman.

• Assists with trimming and cutting operations necessary for right-of-way control.

• Assists with applying chemicals under the direction of the Foreman or designated supervisor, using recommended techniques and precautions.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least (16) years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently requires talking, hearing, standing, walking, pulling/pushing, reaching, crawling, squatting, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and good hand/finger dexterity.

• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to seventy-five (75) pounds; occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to one hundred and twenty-five (125) pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Limited exposure to chemicals, oil, gasoline and dirt as long as proper Personal Protective Equipment is used, and Safety Rules are followed.

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical hazards.

• Exposure to poison oak, ivy and sumac is likely.

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and vibration.

• Moderate noise level.

• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this internship, please visit the following web address (https://freestate.coop/jobs) or click here to complete an Application for Employment. If you have questions regarding the internship, please contact Desiree LaForge, Chief People Officer, via email at desiree.laforge@freestate.coop or by telephone at (785)438-4833.



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