About the role#
This internship is designed for college students, specifically those in Civil Engineering or Construction Management programs. It is a field-oriented role for students who want to gain hands-on experience and build a career path toward future Superintendent positions. You will work under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, and Drill Operators. Please note that this position may require out-of-town travel and overtime.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily safety meetings, as well as periodic job and foreman meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks, including loading and unloading explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes and use water pumps to keep blast holes dry.
- Maintain a clean and organized job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your foreman or blaster every week.
- Work unsupervised on specific tasks when required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student.
- A valid driver license with a good driving record and your own transportation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check for the ATF.
- Physical agility to work at a steady pace on uneven or loose outdoor surfaces.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to perform tasks involving stooping and bending for the majority of your shift.
- Readiness to work in varying weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full time, paid
- Locations: Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Winchester, VA; Liberty, NC; Lebanon, TN; Douglasville, GA.
About Maine Drilling & Blasting
Maine Drilling and Blasting provides drilling, blasting, and foundation services. The company started in 1966. It maintains a staff of 265 employees. The business operates within the construction industry.
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