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Harrison
Building, Construction & Engineering · A CRH Company · Hiring students · Entry-level jobs available
Safety · Quality · Integrity

Build your construction career.

Join a leader in construction and engineering where your skills directly impact real-world projects. Harrison offers hands-on experience and clear pathways to grow in the building industry.

1928
Founded
9
Quarries
19
Asphalt plants
13
Concrete plants
02 · Building tomorrow's workforce today

Building tomorrow's workforce today.

Harrison Construction Company is proud to be a premier supplier and contractor in Tennessee and North Carolina. With quarries, asphalt plants, and ready-mix concrete throughout our markets, we're vertically integrated for construction and development projects of all kinds.

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Founded in 1928A rich history building TN & NC.

You're not just taking a job — you're building something that lasts.

Founded in 1928, Harrison has a rich history and is proud to have supported the foundations in its markets. We lead with the promise of safety, quality, and integrity in all that we do — ensuring the best outcome for our customers and coworkers, every time.

We're proud to be part of a CRH Company, operating locally with a global impact. CRH is a Fortune 500 company and the #1 building materials company in North America and Europe, employing 75,800 people across 29 countries.

1928
Founded
41
Plants & quarriesAcross our markets
2
StatesTennessee & N. Carolina
#1
CRHBuilding materials in N. America
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Fast facts

10 fast facts about Harrison Construction.

Jump into a rock-solid career with Harrison Construction — where high school grads can dig into real opportunities and build a future as strong as their materials.

01

Industry Leader

Harrison Construction, a CRH Company, is a top supplier of construction materials like crushed stone, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in Tennessee and North Carolina — perfect for students interested in construction or quarry careers.

02

Entry-Level Jobs

High school graduates can start as General Laborers or Asphalt Plant Laborers with no prior experience needed — hands-on roles to learn and grow in the industry.

03

A CRH Company

Harrison is backed by CRH, a Fortune 500 company based in Ireland, connecting your local job to a global leader in building materials with 75,800 employees across 29 countries.

04

Skill Development & On-the-Job Training

Hands-on experience in roles like Quarry Maintenance builds mechanical skills for the trades; training for Haul Truck Driver and Loader Operator makes heavy-machinery work accessible — no degree required.

05

Career Growth

Begin as a laborer and advance to roles like Quarry Foreman or Equipment Technician with experience or certifications — clear paths for career progression.

06

Safety First

Harrison emphasizes safety, quality and integrity, ensuring a secure workplace — ideal for students who value stable and safe job environments.

07

Locations

With 9 quarries, 19 asphalt plants and 13 concrete plants across East Tennessee and North Carolina, Harrison offers job opportunities close to home for many students.

08

Benefits Package

Employees enjoy competitive benefits like a 401(k), weekly pay, medical insurance and 10 paid holidays — a solid choice for young workers starting out.

09

Community Impact

Harrison contributes to local projects like bridge repairs, letting you work on meaningful infrastructure that benefits your community.

10

Stable Industry

The construction materials sector is in demand thanks to infrastructure growth, offering job security for students entering the workforce after high school.

03 · What sets us apart

The promise behind everything we build.

Help reinvent the way our world is built by joining the workforce making it happen. Through safety, quality, and integrity we ensure the best outcome, every time — here's what guides us every day.

Quality Craftsmanship

We pride ourselves on delivering superior construction quality and attention to detail on every project.

Team Collaboration

Success comes from working together — we foster a supportive culture where every team member matters.

Safety First

We maintain industry-leading safety standards to protect our workers and ensure project success.

Growth & Learning

We invest in continuous development and clear career pathways for all our employees.

04 · Best for you

Not sure if Harrison is your fit?

Check out these student profiles. If one sounds like you, it might be time to build your future here.

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Harrison crew and a ready-mix concrete truck working at a quarry and rock excavation siteHands-on
Operations Builders
You're drawn to hands-on work where you can see the direct impact of your efforts — whether that's optimizing quarries, managing asphalt plants, or coordinating concrete delivery across multiple sites.
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Two Harrison workers in hi-vis and hard hats standing together on a paving job siteSafety-minded
Safety Champions
You care deeply about doing things the right way, with zero shortcuts, and you'd take pride in being part of a company where safety, quality, and integrity aren't just words — they're how we operate.
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A Harrison paving crew operating heavy CAT machinery on a large highway projectAmbitious
Growth Minded
You want to start your career with a local company that thinks big — backed by a Fortune 500 parent (CRH) with 75,800 employees across 29 countries and room to climb.
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Harrison crew members setting formwork and reinforcement on a bridge construction siteAnalytical
Systems Thinkers
You're fascinated by how vertically integrated operations work — from raw materials in the ground to finished projects — and you love the challenge of making complex supply chains run smoothly.
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★ Find your fit

Which Harrison path could fit you?

Pick the statement that sounds most like you and we'll point you toward a Harrison career area to explore.

05 · Early career opportunities

Roles open to students & early-career applicants right now.

Build your career in construction and engineering. These positions are open in Knoxville, TN — no degree required for many roles, with competitive pay and hands-on training.

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Driver · On-site
Ready Mix Driver
Knoxville, TN · Full-time · CDL required · Transport concrete from plant to job sites
Open nowCompetitive pay
View & apply
Trades · On-site
Concrete Finisher
Knoxville, TN · Full-time · No degree required · Roads, driveways & job sites
Open nowCompetitive pay
View & apply
Safety · On-site
Traffic Control Flagger
Knoxville, TN · Full-time · HS diploma preferred · Keep work zones safe
Open nowCompetitive pay
View & apply
Production · On-site
Asphalt Plant Laborer
Knoxville, TN · Full-time · 8–12 hour shifts · Support plant operations
Open nowCompetitive pay
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06 · Internships at Harrison

Explore every corner of the industry.

At CRH, internships offer a unique opportunity to explore every corner of the construction materials industry — from mechanics and mix design to site operations and sales. Just ask Brandon and John.

Harrison intern Brandon Lurry running a quality test at an asphalt and concrete lab benchIntern story
Brandon Lurry
"I rotated through more than twelve distinct areas within the concrete and asphalt sectors, from logistics up to management and everything in between — it deepened my knowledge of the processes that build the world around us."
Harrison intern John Durham, a Concrete Industry Management major, headshotIntern story
John Durham
"This internship helped me toward my career goal by giving me a place to grow, with resources to utilize, and people who support me." Mechanical shop, asphalt plant, concrete QC, grading, dispatch and sales.
Your story next?
Hands-on, high-impact, and tailored to help you explore real career paths in real time.
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07 · Hear it from the team

Harrison employee spotlight.

Hear directly from the people who build with us — what the work is really like, and why they chose to grow their career at Harrison Construction.

08 · Our benefits

Benefits that support your life on and off the job.

We offer a standardized, bundled benefits package that's competitive and comprehensive for all eligible employees.

Comprehensive plans

A standardized and bundled medical, prescription, dental, and vision plan offering competitive and comprehensive benefits to all eligible employees.

Employee Assistance Program

A complimentary program for all employees and dependents, providing confidential, easily accessible resources to help balance the demands of home and work life.

Life insurance

Financial security for your family and beneficiaries through life insurance plus short-term and long-term disability coverage for eligible employees.

401(K) retirement

We help your retirement savings grow by matching your contributions, so you can reach your financial goals for retirement with our 401(K) plan.

Your time away

We recognize time away from work is important to our employees' physical and mental health — that's why we provide ten paid holidays.

09 · Where we operate

Building across Tennessee & North Carolina.

Harrison Construction Company is a premier supplier and contractor across East Tennessee and North Carolina — vertically integrated with quarries, asphalt plants and ready-mix concrete throughout our markets.

Knoxville, TN Asheville, NC
9
QuarriesCrushed stone & aggregates
19
Asphalt plantsAcross our markets
13
Concrete plantsReady-mix concrete
2
StatesTennessee & N. Carolina
Part of something bigger

Local roots, global family.

Harrison is one brand in a much larger family — part of the Southern Atlantic Region, the Southern Division of CRH Americas Materials, and CRH, a Fortune 500 company.

Parent company · Fortune 500

Harrison is part of CRH, a Fortune 500 company.

CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 79,200 people at c.3,100 operating locations in 30 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America, a leading heavyside materials business in Europe and has positions in both Asia and South America.

A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH’s American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE.

NYSE: CRHFTSE 100EURO STOXX 50ISEQ 20DJSI Europe
Our Southern Atlantic Region sister companies

We operate as a part of the Southern Atlantic Region within the Southern Division of CRH Americas Materials. If our Harrison locations are not convenient for your project location, check out our sister companies within the region to see how we can best serve you.

APAC Asheville
Serving Western North Carolina
APAC Atlantic
Serving Coastal Georgia
Midsouth Aggregates
Serving Central Georgia
Thompson Arthur
Serving Eastern North Carolina
10 · Your questions, answered

Everything you wanted to ask, answered.

High school graduates can start as General Laborers or Asphalt Plant Laborers, with no prior experience needed — hands-on roles to learn and grow in the industry.

No degree required. Harrison offers hands-on experience in roles like Quarry Maintenance, building mechanical skills for trade careers. Training for positions such as Haul Truck Driver and Loader Operator makes heavy machinery work accessible.

A high school diploma is preferred, but not required for many entry-level roles.

Harrison is backed by CRH, a Fortune 500 company based in Ireland, connecting your local job to a global leader in building materials with 75,800 employees across 29 countries.

With 9 quarries, 19 asphalt plants, and 13 concrete plants across East Tennessee and North Carolina, Harrison offers job opportunities close to home for many students.

Yes. Begin as a laborer and advance to roles like Quarry Foreman or Equipment Technician with experience or certifications — clear paths for career progression.

Browse current openings and apply on the Harrison careers site. Emphasize your focus on safety, responsibility, and willingness to learn.

We celebrate everyone

Building an inclusive place to belong.

We're committed to building an organization where inclusion is a core leadership value — where talented people of all backgrounds are welcome, everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to develop and progress, and our working environment supports people in being themselves and performing at their best.

"Our ambition is to be an organization with a truly inclusive culture. When our employees feel included, and a sense of belonging, they will contribute to the best of their ability." — Catherine Dolmans, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer.

A diverse Harrison crew working together to set forms on a bridge construction project

Help us build what's next.

At Harrison, you're not just taking a job — you're helping build the roads, bridges, and foundations your community depends on. From hands-on training to long-term growth, there's a place for you on the team.

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Browse entry-level and early-career opportunities across Harrison's quarries, plants, and job sites, and apply for the role that fits you.

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