Civil Construction Co-Op (Fall 2026)

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother as Gerbus Bros Construction, Trans Ash began with a strong foundation in mass earthmoving and heavy civil construction. That construction background remains central to who we are today. Over the decades, Trans Ash has grown into an Ohio-based civil construction and environmental services company supporting power generation, utility, and heavy industrial clients across a wide range of complex projects.

In 2023, Trans Ash became part of NorthStar Group, strengthening our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, broader environmental services capabilities, and the support of a larger national organization.

Today, our work extends well beyond ash handling. Trans Ash performs heavy civil construction services such as large-scale earthwork, site development, clearing and grubbing, erosion controls, haul roads, storm drainage, process water ponds, spillways, concrete support, slope and shoreline stabilization, landfill construction and closure, dredging, ash pond remediation, site restoration, and plant support services.

With experienced field teams, a growing fleet of heavy equipment, and a management team focused on safety, quality, and production, we are equipped to take on demanding construction and environmental projects from planning through completion.

Position Description:We are looking for a few budding Civil Engineering Co-Ops! This is a paid position and will have you work onsite at a large civil construction project located in one of the following locations (temporary relocation assistance is provided):

1. Bucks, AL
2. Walnut Cove, NC
3. Quinton, AL
4. Sherills Ford, NC
5. Semora, NC

The projects consist of mass excavation, large-scale civil improvements and landfill construction.This position will report to the Project Manager and will support Operations, Quality, Project Controls and Surveying Department needs on a daily basis.  These responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Operations
  • Document management (RFIs, submittal review, redline drawings)
  • Production and cycle time management
  • Quantity tracking
  • Site reporting
• Quality
  • Perform Quality Inspections
  • Document Quality reporting
  • Construction Drawing and Specification adherence and reviews
• Project Controls
  • Cost reviews and tracking
  • Schedule management
  • Commodity reporting
• Surveying
  • Perform basic GPS as-built surveying and grade verification
  • Basic quantitative analysis using computer software (Propeller) and/or GPS

Position Requirements:

• Co-op students must be seeking a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in all types of weather, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be physically able to perform the work outside in hot and/ or cold weather conditions.  
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Must be able to walk slopes and uneven terrain.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, MVR, and background check.
• May require significant time in the field, including walking up or down slopes.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trans Ash is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to ensure that our application process is accessible to everyone.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who has an accommodation request, please:

1. Call us at (513) 842-6590 or email hr@transash.com
2. Request to speak to Human Resources and state the reason for your call
3. If requested to leave a message, include the Job Posting Title for the position in which you are applying.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Trans Ash, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint to charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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