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Internship Ballast Control Operator Jobs in Atlanta, GA

C.W. Matthews

College Summer Internship

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

This is a PAID summer internship position, for college students currently enrolled in a ... Set up and maintenance of all traffic control aids. * Operating small equipment such as a skid ...

Schnabel

Construction and Engineering Internship

Marietta, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

The main responsibility of this role is to assist the project team with quality control and project ... We are family owned and operated with a focus on safety, quality of work, and growth. With a ...

Smurfit-Westrock

Cyber & Technology Auditor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures to support the Company ... Relevant internship or work experience * Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with key ...

Smurfit Westrock

Anlst, Audit

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures to support the Company ... Relevant internship or work experience * Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with key ...

Westrock

Anlst, Audit

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures to support the Company ... Relevant internship or work experience * Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with key ...

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How much do internship ballast control operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship ballast control operator in Atlanta, GA is $16.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Ballast Control Operator vs Trainee Power Plant Operator?

AspectInternship Ballast Control OperatorTrainee Power Plant Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical training or certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRailroad yards, transit systems, or marine vesselsPower plants, energy facilities, or electrical generation sites
Employer & Industry UsageRailroads, transit authorities, maritime companiesElectric utilities, energy companies, industrial plants
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Internship Ballast Control Operator and Trainee Power Plant Operator roles share similarities in required certifications and work environments, but differ mainly in industry focus. The ballast control role is specific to transportation and maritime sectors, while the trainee power plant position is within the energy industry. Both serve as entry points with on-the-job training, but their operational contexts and industry applications vary.

What cities near Atlanta, GA are hiring for Internship Ballast Control Operator jobs?

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    College Summer Internship

    C.W. Matthews

    Atlanta, GA • On-site

    $14.50 - $17.25/hr

    Full-time, Temporary, Internship

    Posted 26 days ago

    C.W. Matthews rating

    7.3

    Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

    Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    Job description

    This is a PAID summer internship position, for college students currently enrolled in a construction related program, preferably Construction Management. This is a Full-Time summer employment commitment, and students may be expected to work some nights and weekends. Students selected, will work for C.W. Matthews for around 8 WEEKS getting valuable exposure to the heavy highway construction trade and to C.W. Matthews.
    Students that are selected for ALL internship positions MUST have:
    1. A driver's license
    2. A dependable vehicle to get them to the job site every day
    3. A desire for a career in the construction industry
    4. A strong work ethic, a great attitude, and a teachable spirit Collège Summer Internship:

    If an intern works more than 40 hours in a week, they will get paid time and a half for every hour worked over 40 hours. Selected applicants will be placed in one of the company's operating divisions to begin their training in a construction trade. The duties of this position are continually changing depending on the requirements of each project. The position consists of but is not limited to the following duties.
    1. Flagging traffic.
    2. Set up and maintenance of erosion control.
    3. Loading and unloading of materials.
    4. Shoveling and raking dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
    5. General clean up around job site.
    6. Checking and maintaining grade stakes.
    7. Set up and maintenance of all traffic control aids.
    8. Operating small equipment such as a skid steer.
    9. General maintenance of all equipment and tools.

    What CWM Offers You
    1. A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

    The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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    About C.W. Matthews Contracting

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    C.W. Matthews Contracting Company is a leading heavy highway construction contractor operating throughout Georgia. We’re a team of more than 1,500 hard-working men and women committed to serving our communities. Together, we’re making a difference by building safe, reliable infrastructure to Get Georgia Home. For close to a century, C.W. Matthews has built state-of-the-art roads, bridges, airport runways, and more. Our projects are used by millions of people every day to get where they need to go—whether they’re driving their children to school in the morning, shopping for groceries to feed their families, or embarking on this year’s summer road trip. The work we do touches nearly every aspect of modern life, and we are committed to doing it to the best of our abilities.

    Industry

    Construction

    Company size

    1,001 - 5,000 Employees

    Headquarters location

    Marietta, GA, US

    Year founded

    1946

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