Safety Intern

Veit & Company, Inc.
United States, Minnesota, Rogers
14000 Veit Place (Show on map)
Oct 17, 2025
Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety Team Intern to support our Safety Department with administrative tasks and process improvement efforts. This role will work closely with Safety leadership, to help ensure compliance, streamline operations, and enhance our overall safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in safety, risk management, compliance, or construction operations Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the administration and coordination of random drug and alcohol testing pools Support the maintenance of DOT (Department of Transportation) driver qualification files, ensuring compliance with federal regulations Contribute to the development and buildout of our Safety Hub, including organizing resources and documentation Assist with onsite safety testing coordination, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up Help document and improve safety processes and procedures, ensuring consistency and clarity Prepare and organize agendas and materials for safety team meetings and trainings Perform general safety administrative tasks as assigned, supporting the day-to-day operations of the safety team Maintain a high level of confidentiality and accuracy when handling safety-related data Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle confidential information with integrity Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn internal systems quickly Interest in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement Ability to work independently and as part of a team Other Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check. Position is temporary, lasting no more than 3 months in duration. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Functions include: clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to stakeholders, stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+, use a computer/laptop in an office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, and lift up to 20 lbs. unassisted. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Most often in a typical office environment. Employee is rarely exposed to minimal to moderate noise levels on job sites. Additional Job Description: Who Are We? Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper Our Core Values Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making. Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it. Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging. Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty. Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable. VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY