McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Reno, Nevada, United States
(on-site)
Posted
19 hours ago
Job Function
Other
Description
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.This posting is for 2026 Summer Internship applications for students currently working towards a Bachelor's degree or Masters degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
McCarthy Building Companies offers one of the best paid Construction Safety Internship experiences in the nation. Safety interns will have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experience. McCarthy is seeking Construction Safety Interns for this Summer 2026 program. This is a 10+ week commitment during the summer, working 40-hours per week.Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application.We are unable to accept phone calls about application statuses at this time.We appreciate your patience as we review each application and respond accordingly.
Real Experience. Real Results.
Specific intern duties and responsibilities are dependent on education and skill level, as well as status of the project, and may include the following:
Position Responsibilities:
- Support and monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety "Toolbox meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
- Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
- Help with issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture.
- Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted.
- Participate in investigating accidents and injuries, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective measures. Support the conduction of safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports.
Position Qualifications:
- Students with Sophomore or Junior standing currently working towards a Bachelor's degreeor Masters degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, or related major.
- Must have valid interest in pursuing a career in Construction Safety
- General knowledge of safety and construction principles/processes
- Willingness to relocate and/or commute for the internship duration required
- Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned jobsite
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Job ID: 80860895