Summer Construction Laborer Intern

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Summer Construction Laborer Intern

McConnell & Associates

Location: Kansas City, MO

Employment Type: Seasonal / Summer

About Us McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We build and maintain durable, high-performance infrastructure and athletic facilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create.

Position Overview

The Summer Construction Laborer position is designed for students looking to gain valuable hands-on field experience during the summer construction season (May-August 2027). Working directly alongside experienced crews, this role performs manual labor, site preparation, and field operations across our specialized divisions.

Available Summer Positions

• Kansas City, MO: Asphalt Crew

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Labor

• Perform manual labor on the jobsite to support daily construction, paving, or surface maintenance tasks.
• Assist with site preparation, material staging, tool maintenance, and jobsite cleanup.
• Drive various sized company trucks to and from jobsites as authorized.

Safety & Professionalism

• Ensure safety is prioritized in all daily activities and follow all company safety policies.
• Report directly to your crew foreman and follow daily instructions efficiently.
• Maintain strict punctuality and a strong work ethic to keep projects on schedule.
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and quality on every jobsite.

Skills & Qualifications

• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with a genuine desire to succeed and learn.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license required; Class A CDL is a plus.
• Driving Record: Relatively clean motor vehicle report. (Applicants with a drug or alcohol driving offense in the last three years will not be considered; other violations evaluated per insurance standards).
• Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting heavy objects, standing/walking for extended periods, and working outdoors in summer weather conditions.
• Availability: Ability to work 40–70 hours per week, including weekends as needed.
• Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401K Savings Plan With a Company Match
• Career Growth: Direct pathway to full-time opportunities with MAC upon graduation.

McConnell & Associates is proud to be a drug-free, equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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