Construction - Intern Quality Control (QC) Technician (Entry Level)

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the Lynden Family of Companies

Posted 4 months ago

Internship

Valdez, Alaska

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist the Quality Control team with basic construction material testing and sample collection. Record test results and maintain organized work areas while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

You have recently graduated from high school and are eager to learn and follow directions. You are able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and can perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods.

Must Have Skills for ATS

soil testing

aggregate testing

asphalt testing

concrete testing

Job Description

Knik Construction Co., Inc. is one of the largest and most geographically diverse civil and heavy construction companies in the state of Alaska. We work with DOT Agencies, FAA-regulated airports, boroughs, and privately owned contractors who trust us to ensure jobs run smoothly. An extensive fleet of equipment allows us to work anywhere in Alaska and beyond that is accessible by air, land, and sea on projects of all sizes. As the premier civil and heavy construction company in Alaska, we lead transportation construction and maintenance while producing almost all of our products.

Knik Construction is seeking a motivated QC Technician Intern to support our Quality Control team during the summer construction season. This internship provides hands‑on experience with field testing, documentation, and compliance on active construction projects. No prior experience is required — we will train you.

Location: Valdez, Alaska
Schedule: Full Time, Seasonal

What You’ll Do:
•    Assist QC staff with basic construction material testing (soil, aggregate, asphalt, concrete)
•    Help collect samples and observe field testing
•    Record test results and help with simple paperwork
•    Learn how construction projects are built and inspected
•    Keep testing tools and work areas clean and organized
•    Follow safety procedures at all times
•    Perform duties as assigned


What We’re Looking For:
•    Recently graduated from high school
•    Willing to learn and take direction
•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on your feet
•    Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather
•    Reliable, punctual, and safety minded
•    Basic computer skills helpful but not required
•    Valid driver’s license 


What You’ll Gain:
•    Paid, real world construction experience
•    Training and mentorship
•    Exposure to career paths in construction 

At Knik Construction Co., Inc., we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug free company and all applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Veterans, Women and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. 

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the Lynden Family of Companies

Lynden Logistics is a full-service transportation and logistics provider. We provide air and ocean freight forwarding, expedited ground freight services, customs brokerage, logistics and other specialized services like charters and barcode scanning. We offer a full scale of transportation and logistics solutions including air and sea, customs brokerage, value added services, local pick-up and delivery, warehousing and distribution, and state-of-the-art technology. We’re not too big, allowing flexibility in services, or too small, which enables us to offer competitive pricing. We’ve developed close working relationships with air and steamship carriers as well as government agencies. This benefits our customers with priority bookings, loadings and clearance needs.
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