Civil Construction Co-Op (Spring 2026)

Founded in 1960 by Rudy Gerbus and his brother, Gerbus Bros Construction initially specialized in mass earth moving. In the 1970s, our expertise led us to partner with local power plants to address the environmental challenges of fly ash management. This collaboration gave birth to Trans Ash.

At Trans Ash, we are committed to providing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for handling fly ash. We specialize in creating lined landfills that safely contain processed ash, ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety for our energy clients.

Join our team and be part of a company that values reliability, accountability, safety, and honesty. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.

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) :

• Bucks, AL

• Walnut Cove, NC

• Quinton, AL

• Sherills Ford, NC

• 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.
• Prolonged periods of working outside in hot and cold weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to perform the work outside.
• 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 email [email protected]

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)