About the role#
This internship is designed for college students interested in a career in construction management or civil engineering. It is a hands-on, field-oriented role for those looking to grow into 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 pumping blast holes dry and loading or unloading explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
- Keep the job site clean and organized.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your foreman or blaster every week.
- Work independently when necessary.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college program, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- 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 a criminal background check for the ATF.
- Physical agility to work on uneven, loose surfaces outdoors.
- Capacity to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Willingness to stoop and bend for long periods.
- While previous construction experience is helpful, it is not required.
Location & details#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the summer of 2027. It is an on-site role located in one of the following areas: Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Winchester, VA; Liberty, NC; Lebanon, TN; or 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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