About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. It is designed for college students, specifically those in Civil Engineering or related construction programs. The role focuses on hands-on field experience for individuals interested in pursuing future Superintendent positions. You will receive instruction from Blasting Supervisors, Drill Operators, and Superintendents. 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 labor tasks, including pumping blast holes dry, loading and unloading explosives, and carrying buckets of stemming stone.
- Maintain an organized and clean job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your foreman or blaster every week.
- Take direction and work independently when required.
What you'll need#
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record and your own transportation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Ability to pass an ATF criminal background check.
- Physical agility, including the ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and on uneven or loose surfaces.
- A safety-minded approach to all tasks.
Location & details#
This is an on-site position available in Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; 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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