Safety Intern - Summer 2027

Granite ConstructionGranite ConstructionSanta Clara, California, United States | Watsonville, California, United States
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Posted

9/15/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$24 - $27/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will assist in the administration of accident prevention programs and ensure compliance with safety laws at assigned locations. Responsibilities include performing jobsite inspections, conducting safety training, and assisting with the investigation and documentation of claims.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Safety or Occupational Health. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to travel frequently are required.

Key skills

Safety program administrationHazard recognitionJobsite inspectionsAccident preventionRegulatory complianceSafety trainingCommunicationMentoringLeadershipMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookJob hazard analysisClaims management

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Granite Construction

Industry

Construction

Employees

5,400

Type

Public Company

Size

5,001-10,000 employees

From infrastructure that facilitates the movement of goods and people to projects that improve the way we live, work, and play, high-value partnerships power our projects and fuel our mission to build a better world together. Granite is one of the largest full-service general contractors, construction management firms, and construction materials producers in the U.S. Deeply embedded in our 100-year history is a culture of hard work, honesty, and getting the job done right. Our brands are Garco Testing Laboratories, Granite Construction Supply & Sign Shop, Granite Industrial, Inc., Granite Power, Intermountain Slurry Seal, and Layne, A Granite Company. Disclaimer regarding official "Granite"​ Job Postings: All open positions available with Granite Construction Inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers only. Granite does not ask prospective job applicants for information about their bank accounts, credit history, passport numbers and/or photocopies, passwords to financial accounts or to pay fees related to visa or other documents. If you see a job posting on a site that does not appear on www.graniteconstruction.com/careers or are asked for any of the personal information listed above, this is likely a fraudulent posting in order to commit identity theft or other forms of fraud. If you receive this type of suspicious email activity, please alert the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

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Job categories

ConstructionSecurity & SafetyEngineering

Description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This position is responsible for assisting in the administration of the accident prevention program and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures. Essential Job Accountabilities Promote compliance with the company safety program and local accident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met. Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards. Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses. Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards. Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion. Assist in the investigation, preparation and maintenance of records of all third party, asset loss, and worker’s compensation claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved. Assist in the follow up with the corporate insurance department regarding claims, to ensure that the appropriate information is collected and that claims will be resolved in a timely manner. Education Currently attending Bachelor’s degree program Field of Study Safety or Occupational Health undergraduate program Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to teach, mentor and lead. Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Availability and willingness to travel frequently Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required) Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders in a construction/ plant environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other, with or without corrective lenses. Adequate hearing, with or without a hearing aid. Ability to distinguish colors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. Our Benefits at a Glance: In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Hourly Wage Range : Hourly: $24.00 $27.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Requirements

  • Safety program administration
  • Hazard recognition
  • Jobsite inspections
  • Accident prevention
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety training
  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Job hazard analysis
  • Claims management

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending plans
  • Musculoskeletal health program
  • Mental wellness program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employer 401(k) match

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