About the role#
This internship is designed for college students interested in a career in construction. We look for field-oriented individuals who want to work toward future superintendent roles. You will receive instruction from 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.
- Attend daily, monthly, and periodic safety and job meetings.
- Perform construction labor tasks under direction and occasionally work unsupervised.
- Pump blast holes dry using a water pump.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to blast holes.
- Keep job sites clean and organized.
- Submit accurate, signed weekly time cards.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college program, preferably Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- A valid driver license with a good driving record and your own transportation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and an ATF criminal background check.
- Physical agility and the ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stoop and bend for a large portion of your shift.
- Previous experience as a construction laborer is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship for Summer 2027. Positions are available in Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle and Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Winchester, VA; Liberty, NC; Lebanon, TN; and 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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