About the role#
This internship is for college students, ideally in Civil Engineering or Construction Management programs. It is designed for hands-on, field-oriented students who want to develop a career path toward future Superintendent roles. You will work under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. Please note that this position requires working in various weather conditions, and out-of-town travel or overtime may be necessary.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily heads-up safety meetings, as well as periodic job and foreman meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks, including pumping blast holes dry and carrying buckets of stemming stone.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Maintain a clean and organized job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your supervisor on a weekly basis.
- Work independently on tasks 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 a criminal background check for the ATF.
- Physical agility to work on uneven, loose surfaces outdoors.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to perform tasks involving stooping and bending for the majority of the workday.
- 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; 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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