About the role#
This is a 9-week summer internship program focused on quarry operations. You will gain hands-on experience in blasting, heavy equipment maintenance, plant operations, quality control, and sales. The program is designed to build core skills in equipment operation, safety, and planning.
What you'll do#
- Complete assigned tasks and projects.
- Participate in hands-on training for pit and plant activities.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Perform lab testing and follow quality control procedures.
- Support sales and dispatch, including weighing and ticketing haul trucks.
- Attend daily safety briefings and report hazards.
- Keep your work area clean and organized.
- Seek feedback and coaching from team members.
- Present your learning outcomes and experiences at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an advanced degree or certificate program in a related discipline.
- A desire to grow your career within the mining field.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027, through the first week of August 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Luck Companies
Luck Companies operates as a family-owned business with a history spanning nearly 100 years. The firm manages three primary divisions including Luck Stone, Luck Ecosystems, and Luck Real Estate Ventures. These units produce materials used in the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings. Based in Manakin Sabot, Virginia, the organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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