About Careertakes

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Program Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for a Materials Graduate Leadership Development Program — an 18–24 month rotational program designed to develop future leaders across materials operations. Participants will rotate through quarry operations, plant administration, environmental compliance, quality control, safety, hot mix asphalt (HMA) operations, and sales. The program combines hands-on field experience, formal training, mentorship, and leadership development. Successful graduates will be prepared for leadership roles such as Assistant Plant Manager across the materials business.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support structured rotations across materials operations including quarry operations, plant administration, quality control, environmental compliance, HMA operations, and sales.
• Assist with material sampling, testing, and performance evaluation to ensure aggregates and HMA meet specifications.
• Support quarry and mining activities (mine planning, crushing/screening) and regulatory compliance (permitting, blasting).
• Engage in HMA plant production and maintenance activities to support reliable plant operations.
• Collect and analyze operational data, KPIs, inventory levels, and cost drivers to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in environmental and safety compliance initiatives and permit reviews.
• Collaborate with sales and customer-facing teams on pricing, transportation, and customer needs; support customer visits as needed.
• Complete required training, mentorship, and leadership development activities.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; Construction Management; Business Administration; or closely related field. (Associates considered with strong relevant experience.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred.
• Relevant internship, co-op, plant, quarry, heavy civil, or materials experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent listening skills.
• Well organized with strong time management, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per year (posted range).
• Structured training, mentorship, and clear leadership-path goals upon program completion.
• Travel: position requires travel by personal vehicle within New York State and New England as business needs dictate.
• Work environment: combination of field work (plants/quarries) and office settings; medium physical demands (may require occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, bending).

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Other Details

• Employment type: Full-time; structured 18–24 month rotational program.
• This job description is not exhaustive — duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.
• Compensation is determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and qualifications consistent with applicable law and company practices.

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Values & Equal Opportunity

Confidential Client promotes a values-driven culture centered on safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and consider applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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