Reeves Construction Company · 2 months ago
DELTA | Safety Internship - Summer 2026
Cape Girardeau, MO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerDelta Companies Inc., a division of Reeves Construction Company, specializes in highway and site development contracting. The internship program offers students exposure to industry operations, mentorship, and opportunities to apply classroom concepts in business operations.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Assist with managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work
Assist with compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Routinely inspect the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
Interpret safety regulations related to projects
Assist with coordination and presentation of safety training to support company programs including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, etc
Collaborate with OSHA/MSHA (state or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
Valid Driver's License and acceptable MVR required
Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and of MSHA/OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills
Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong organizational, time management, and written/verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
Familiar with air monitor calibrations, fit testing, etc
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Frequently required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
Frequently work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions
Preferred
OSHA 30Hr/10Hr certification is preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Outstanding benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Professional education
Extensive training
Company
Reeves Construction Company
Reeves Construction Company is a construction firm
Founded in 1955
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fred Shelton
Chief Financial Officer
Darcy Overbey
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-09-25
2025-06-04
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