About the role#
This internship is for college students, preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management programs. It is designed for hands-on candidates who want to grow into future Superintendent roles. You will work in field environments, follow instructions from Superintendents and Blasting Supervisors, and handle varying weather conditions. Please note that this role may require overtime and out-of-town travel.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily, periodic, and monthly safety and job meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks, including pumping blast holes dry, loading and unloading explosives, and carrying buckets of stemming stone.
- Maintain and organize the job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your Blaster or Foreman each week.
- Work unsupervised when needed.
What you'll need#
- 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 the ATF.
- Physical agility to work on uneven, loose surfaces outdoors.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, along with the ability to stoop and bend for most of the day.
- A willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks.
- Prior experience as a construction laborer is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027. We are hiring in Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle and Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Winchester, VA; Liberty and Greensboro, 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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