About the role#
This summer internship is designed for college students, specifically those in Civil Engineering or Construction Management programs. It is a field-oriented role for individuals interested in pursuing a career path toward 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#
Your primary responsibility is to support field operations while maintaining a safe work environment. You will perform construction laboring tasks, which include pumping blast holes dry, loading and unloading explosives, and carrying buckets of stemming stone. You are expected to keep the job site clean and organized. You will participate in daily, monthly, and periodic safety and job meetings. You must submit accurate, signed time cards on a weekly basis and be prepared to work unsupervised at times.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record and reliable 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
- Capability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs regularly, with frequent stooping and bending
- Previous construction labor experience is helpful but not required
Location & details#
This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship for Summer 2027. We are hiring for this role in the following locations: 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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