QA/QC Intern 2025

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries


 



Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Barrett Paving is a leader in heavy civil construction with a vertically integrated value chain which includes aggregate production, hot mix asphalt plants, asphalt paving services, and a wide range of road construction work. We engage in heavy civil and commercial construction projects in counties throughout Upstate NY, specializing in airport and highway work. The mission of Barrett Paving has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Barrett Paving visit www.barrettpaving.com/.  

Throughout Colas USA, we provide 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 visit www.colasusa.com.

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com

  • Maintains and repairs equipment, vehicles, and/or facilities used for carrying out the operations.

Main Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Quality Control team to conduct testing, gradation, and quality control of aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix products.

  • Inspect products for quality, promptly identifying and addressing any issues.

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of daily test results.

  • Analyze test results to identify and resolve nonconformities with product specifications.

  • Contribute to ongoing projects aimed at improving quality control processes.

  • Uphold the company's safety culture, by actively supporting safety initiatives.
     

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform mathematical calculations.

  • Effective problem-solving skills and clear communication abilities.

  • Willingness to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
     

Physical Requirements

  • Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as per company safety guidelines.

  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

  • Regular use of hands for material inspection and manipulation.

  • Comfort working in proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, with exposure to loud noise and varying weather conditions.
     

Education

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree program, such as: Civil Engineering, Geology or equivalent.

Compensation

  • $ 20.00 per hour
     

 

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO 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 to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com


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