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PALM Health

Locum CRNA

Dallas, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Early commitment = elevated summer rates, so don't delay if you're considering July coverage ... Full contractor support + access to the Independent Contractors Benefits Association * Transparent ...

Palm Careers LLC

Locum CRNA

Dallas, TX · On-site

Early commitment = elevated summer rates, so dont delay if you're considering July coverage ... Full contractor support + access to the Independent Contractors Benefits Association * Transparent ...

Palm Careers LLC

Locum CRNA

Dallas, TX · On-site

Early commitment = elevated summer rates, so dont delay if you're considering July coverage ... Full contractor support + access to the Independent Contractors Benefits Association * Transparent ...

Palm Careers LLC

Locum CRNA

Dallas, TX

Early commitment = elevated summer rates, so dont delay if you're considering July coverage ... Full contractor support + access to the Independent Contractors Benefits Association * Transparent ...

Palm Careers

Locum CRNA

Dallas, TX · On-site

Early commitment = elevated summer rates, so dont delay if you're considering July coverage ... Full contractor support + access to the Independent Contractors Benefits Association * Transparent ...

Palm Careers LLC

Locum CRNA

Dallas, TX · On-site

Early commitment = elevated summer rates, so dont delay if you're considering July coverage ... Full contractor support + access to the Independent Contractors Benefits Association * Transparent ...

Paragon Prep

Ancillary Director

Austin, TX · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Develop summer camp schedules, programming, staffing plans, marketing materials, vendor ... Experience with Agiloft, ACTIVE, or comparable contracting and registration systems preferred.

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Southwire Company LLC

Technician, QA Lab I

Denton, TX · On-site

$26.12 - $27.25/hr

In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components ... Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo ...

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What is a summer contractor?

Summer contractors are temporary workers hired to complete specific projects or tasks during the summer months. They may work in various industries, such as construction, landscaping, education, or office administration. These roles are typically short-term and may be ideal for students, recent graduates, or individuals seeking seasonal employment. Summer contractors often work on a contractual basis and may not receive the same benefits as full-time employees.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a summer contractor?

To thrive as a Summer Contractor, you typically need a strong work ethic, reliability, and relevant hands-on skills or experience related to the specific type of contract work. Familiarity with tools and safety equipment, as well as any required certifications like OSHA training or trade-specific licenses, is often necessary. Excellent communication, adaptability, and teamwork are valuable soft skills for collaborating on projects and adjusting to varied tasks. These skills and qualifications are important for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work within tight timelines often associated with seasonal or project-based employment.

What are common challenges faced by summer contractors, and how can they be addressed?

Summer Contractors often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new work environments and learning company processes in a short period. Since most assignments are project-based and time-limited, effective time management and communication are essential to meet deadlines and expectations. Building rapport with permanent staff can also be challenging but is crucial for successful collaboration. Proactively seeking feedback, asking questions, and staying organized can help Summer Contractors overcome these hurdles and make a positive impact during their contract period.

What is the difference between Summer Contractor vs Summer Intern?

AspectSummer ContractorSummer Intern
CredentialsMay require specific skills or certifications depending on the roleTypically students or recent graduates with minimal certifications
Work EnvironmentProfessional, project-based, often paidLearning-focused, mentorship opportunities, often unpaid or stipend-based
Employer UsageHired for specific projects or tasks during summerProvides training and experience for students

Summer Contractors are usually hired to complete specific projects and may require relevant skills or certifications, working in a professional environment. Summer Interns are primarily students gaining experience, often in a learning setting, with less emphasis on certifications. Both roles are common in industries like engineering, IT, and marketing, but serve different purposes during summer employment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Contractor jobs in Texas?

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What cities in Texas are hiring for Summer Contractor jobs?

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2027 Summer Heavy Civil Engineering Internship (Austin/San Antonio, Texas Area) - Austin Bridge & Ro

Austin Industries

Austin, TX • On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Austin Industries rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Austin Bridge & Road is a leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
We are currently seeking interns for our 2027 Summer Heavy Civil Engineering Internship Program. As a summer intern you will gain intensive real world, hands-on jobsite experience directly from seasoned construction professionals at Austin's multi-million-dollar heavy civil construction projects. Come join our internship program that was ranked as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs of 2024 and 2026 presented by WayUp and Yello!
This is a paid 12 weeks full-time internship program that will start on Monday, May 17, 2027 and run through Friday, August 6, 2027. Our interns will report to their assigned project located in the Austin/San Antonio, Texas area. Our interns will also participate in various social and volunteer events with fellow employee-owners and have the great opportunity to visit an active project site. Hear more about our intern experiences on our Internship Page - Real Projects, Real Impact.
Intern Learning Opportunities:
  • Gain hands-on experience supporting active heavy civil construction projects and field operations.
  • Learn how engineering principles are applied to project planning, execution, quality, and safety.
  • Develop skills in reading construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Collaborate with project engineers, superintendents, project managers, and field teams to understand the full project lifecycle.
  • Receive mentorship from industry professionals while exploring career paths in project engineering, construction management, and operations leadership.

As an employee-owner hired for an internship, you will be given the title of "Project Intern" and your duties could consist of:
  • Processing submittals by reviewing, stamping, filing and distributing submittals
  • Sending RFI's to architects and engineers
  • Resolving problems generated from the plans and specifications
  • Documentation- updating and distributing construction drawings, specification, shop drawings and samples
  • Participating in and aiding with weekly safety meetings as requested, including writing meeting minutes
  • Leading project orientation and maintenance of logs
  • Assisting with trade contractor coordination and scheduling
  • Assisting with maintaining project look ahead schedules
  • Verifying proper construction techniques per plans and specs (raise concerns and follow through until corrected)
  • Assisting with project planning and scheduling, giving interns a glimpse into the early stages of project development
  • Engaging in hands-on training with construction management software and tools, helping them develop valuable technical skills
  • Participating in team meetings and client interactions to understand the collaborative nature of our work
  • Supporting the documentation and reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely project records
  • Other miscellaneous duties as defined by the Project Manager or Superintendent

Requirements:
  • Must be an active junior or senior college student working toward a bachelor's degree in one of these fields: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
  • Targeted graduation date between August 2027 and December 2028
  • Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week; hours will vary depending on project schedule
  • Must be able to commute onsite to assigned location
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Our interns are assigned a supervisor who is a professional with both expertise and educational background in the field. Interns can expect a preliminary meeting with their supervisor to discuss the goals, expectations, and desired outcomes of the internship. Employee-owners participating in an internship will be reviewed upon the completion of their internship. This review should be used as a tool to communicate the successes and learning outcomes of the internship. The supervisor will also complete any necessary paperwork that must be provided to the intern's school or university.
Individuals hired as interns will be classified as Temporary employee-owners as defined in Policy A-5. Temporary employee-owners are not eligible for vacation pay, holiday pay or any of the other benefits listed in Policy A-5.
Temporary employee-owners are expected to adhere to the same policies and procedures as regular, full-time employee-owners.
Employee-owners that are performing an internship are expected to work a regularly-scheduled workweek of 40 hours or more (overtime will be paid for any hours in excess of 40 at a rate one and one-half times the employee-owner's regular rate).
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.
About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
Accessibility Note
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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