Leading equipment and service provider to electric utility, telecom, tree care, signs & contractor markets
Safety internship rotating between corporate HQ and manufacturing sites
9 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Birmingham, AL
Onsite
Company Size
4,388 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Consulting
Technical Services
Project Management
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Telecommunications
Tree Care
Lights and Signs
Contractor
Role
Description
safety matrix
special project
ehs onsite
continuous improvement
hop learning
site collaboration
Take part in the Altec Safety Maturity Matrix review process, working directly with site leadership.
Complete a special project during the internship that is mutually beneficial to the intern and the organization.
Spend a few days each week on-site at one of our manufacturing facilities to gain a deeper understanding of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) practices and the operation of manufacturing equipment; remaining days will be based at our corporate headquarters.
Support and collaborate with a local manufacturing site during one of our company-wide Safety Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) quarterly events.
Participate in and/or co-lead a Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Learning Team event at a manufacturing facility.
Requirements
accredited
safety & health
college
degree
Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Safety & Health or a closely related degree.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
100+ Countries
Global Reach
The company operates and serves clients across more than 100 countries worldwide.
Born in 1929, it grew from a small utility equipment business into a global brand.
Public and private fleets rely on its signature bucket trucks, cranes, digger derricks and aerial devices to connect communities.
Over the decades it evolved into multiple divisions—from manufacturing and rental to capital services—under a unified holding structure.
Bolstered by strategic acquisitions, it blends in‑house fabrication with custom engineering across its North American facilities.
It pioneered fleet electrification and data‑driven fleet insights, integrating telematics and digital analytics into heavy equipment.
Flagship projects range from electrical utilities and telecom lines to tree‑care, signage maintenance and contractor fleets.
Culture + Values
Customer First
Enjoyment of Work
Family
Financial Stability
Integrity
People Are Our Greatest Strength
Quality
Spiritual Development
Teamwork
Environment + Sustainability
99% Waste Recycling
Burnsville, NC Plant
Recycles 99% of its waste, including sheet steel, brass, copper, aluminum, pallets, cardboard, office paper, plastic, PVC, and silicone.
Introduced Green Fleet product line including JEMS® energy storage systems to reduce carbon footprint and idle time
Shrewsbury, MA Service Center is LEED-certified; features recycle wash bay, motion-sensitive LED lighting, occupancy-based HVAC
St. Joseph, MO facility installed solar energy systems to evaluate wider adoption
Majority of facilities upgraded to LED lighting to cut energy use and carbon output
Corporate policies promote powering down computers nightly, optimizing lighting/heating usage, using natural light, conserving water
The company has a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on ~281 reviews.
3.5/5 Women
Female Employee Feedback
Women employees rated the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts at 3.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor, based on 23 reviews.
4.1/5 Men
Male Employee Feedback
Male employees rated the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts at 4.1 out of 5 on Glassdoor, based on 120 reviews.
Bottom 15%
Diversity Score Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 15% for diversity among similar-sized firms, according to Comparably.
Equal opportunity employer with affirmative action plans covering gender, race, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and more
Inclusion defined as understanding, valuing and respecting workplace diversity so no associate is excluded from opportunities
Maintains a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment; associates treated with respect and dignity
Employee resource groups in place to support diverse backgrounds
Diversity and inclusion training provided to all employees