Join Rieth-Riley and help our team Pave the Road to Success! Rieth-Riley is a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of each and every project. The employee owners at Rieth-Riley proudly remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every asphalt, concrete, bridge, and all construction projects. We are a 100% employee-owned company. So, we truly think like owners and take personal pride and care in every project we construct. We offer full time paid internships.

The Rieth-Riley Internship Scholarship Award Program is in place to financially assist students who have successfully completed a full-time internship with Rieth-Riley. 

• Upon completion of 1^st year internship with Rieth-Riley, $1,500 scholarship awarded
• Upon completion of 2^nd year internship with Rieth-Riley, $1,750 scholarship awarded
• Upon completion of 3^rd year internship with Rieth-Riley, $2,000 scholarship awarded
• Upon completion of 4^th year internship with Rieth-Riley, $2,250 scholarship awarded

SUMMARY

Assist and support the equipment shop foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work will take place in both a shop environment as well as in the field at various paving and/or grading job sites, aggregate surface mining sites, and asphalt production facilities (work pickup truck will be provided as needed)
• Under the guidance of an experienced shop mechanic mentor: exposure to troubleshoot and repair powertrains, drivetrains/power transmission, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, emission systems, air brake systems, etc. on various types of heavy road construction equipment, transportation equipment, power generation equipment, conveyor systems, and surface mining and asphalt plant wheel loaders.
• Exposure to meter-based and time-based preventive maintenance systems, fleet GPS system, parts ordering, and the work-flow process from work request through closure and follow-up

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Heavy Equipment Technology Engineering and/or Construction Management preferred
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Must have good organization skills
• Must be quick to adapt and able to thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication skills along with a positive attitude

Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally-recognized protected class under local, state, or federal law. 

Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone 574-875-5183 or by email hr@rieth-riley.com.

It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employers are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally recognized protected class under local, state, or federal law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. Further, Rieth-Riley will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious observations and practices of employees, unless to do so would cause Rieth-Riley an undue hardship.

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