About the role#
Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring for a summer internship in 2027. This position is for college students, ideally in Civil Engineering or Construction Management programs. It is designed for hands-on, field-oriented individuals who want to work toward future Superintendent roles. You will work under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. Expect to work in varying weather conditions, and be aware that out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.
What you'll do#
You will perform construction laboring tasks and learn safety protocols for working on sites with explosives. Your daily responsibilities include:
- Adhere to all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily, periodic, and monthly safety and job meetings.
- Pump blast holes dry using a water pump.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
- Maintain a clean and organized job site.
- Submit weekly signed time cards to your Blaster or Foreman.
- Perform tasks unsupervised when necessary.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a college student, preferably in a Civil Engineering or Construction Management program.
- A valid driver 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 and the ability to work on uneven, loose surfaces.
- Capacity to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stoop and bend for a 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 the following locations:
- Gardiner, Maine
- Auburn, New Hampshire
- Brattleboro, Vermont
- Argyle and Watertown, New York
- Millford, Massachusetts
- Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Bethel, Pennsylvania
- Winchester, Virginia
- Liberty, North Carolina
- Lebanon, Tennessee
- Douglasville, Georgia
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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