About the role#
This internship is for college students, ideally those studying Construction Management or Civil Engineering. It is a field-oriented role for people who want to move into future Superintendent positions. You will work under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. The role requires working in various weather conditions, and you may need to travel out of town or work overtime.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily safety meetings, plus monthly Foreman and job meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks, including pumping blast holes dry and carrying buckets of stemming stone.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Keep the job site clean and organized.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your supervisor every week.
- Work unsupervised when needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Construction Management or Civil Engineering program.
- A valid drivers 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 ATF requirements.
- A safety-minded approach to work.
- Physical agility, including the ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently.
- Comfort working on uneven or loose surfaces outdoors.
- Prior experience as a construction laborer is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027. It 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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