About the role#
This internship is designed for college students, particularly those in Construction Management or Civil Engineering programs. It is a field-oriented role for individuals interested in growing a career toward future Superintendent positions. You will work under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, and Drill Operators. Please note that this role may require out-of-town travel and overtime.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily, periodic, and monthly safety and job meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks, including pumping blast holes dry, loading and unloading explosives from trucks, and carrying buckets of stemming stone.
- Keep the job site clean and organized.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your Blaster or Foreman each week.
- Work unsupervised on occasion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college program, preferably Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record and your own transportation.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and on uneven, loose surfaces.
- Capacity to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and an ATF criminal background check.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, with frequent stooping and bending.
- A safety-minded approach to work.
- 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, NY; Watertown, NY; Milford, 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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