About the role#
As a Support Operations & Equipment Group Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the people, equipment, materials, and processes that keep construction projects running. You will work alongside mechanics, equipment managers, shop personnel, and operations teams to contribute to real-world projects involving heavy equipment maintenance, fleet operations, material management, and logistics.
What you'll do#
- Assist with maintenance, repair, and inspection activities for construction equipment and vehicles.
- Support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
- Learn equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair processes.
- Track equipment utilization, maintenance records, warranties, and service schedules.
- Manage warehouse, inventory, and material processes, including ordering and organizing parts and tools.
- Contribute to CAD drafting, equipment layouts, fabrication drawings, or shop documentation.
- Observe how equipment and materials are planned, mobilized, and deployed to active construction projects.
- Participate in safety meetings and learn safe work practices in shop and yard environments.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with field operations personnel to ensure projects have the necessary resources.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
- A problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work in shop, yard, and field environments.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
- Experience with CAD software, mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, welding, fabrication, or diesel technology is a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Status: Full-time
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid
- Locations: Westerville, OH; Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Detroit, MI; Milford, OH; Toledo, OH; Morgantown, WV; Middletown, OH; Clarion, PA; Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; Athens, OH; Carnegie, PA; Cheboygan, MI; Columbus, OH; Elyria, OH; Fredericktown, OH; Greenfield, IN.
About Kokosing
Kokosing is a family-owned construction company founded in 1951. Based in Westerville, Ohio, the firm operates across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. It maintains a staff of over 1,200 employees. The company specializes in heavy civil projects, transportation infrastructure, and industrial services.
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