About the role#
This internship is for college students, ideally studying Construction Management or Civil Engineering. It is designed for hands-on, field-oriented students who want to develop a career path toward future Superintendent roles. You will receive instruction from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, and Drill Operators. Please note that this role requires working in varying 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, periodic, and monthly safety and job meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks and take direction from supervisors.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Pump blast holes dry using a water pump.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
- Maintain a clean and organized job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your Blaster or Foreman each week.
- Work unsupervised on occasion.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college program, preferably Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- 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 required by the ATF.
- Physical agility and the ability to work on uneven or loose surfaces outside.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stoop and bend for a significant portion of the day.
- Previous experience as a construction laborer is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full-time, paid
- Locations: Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Winchester, VA; Liberty, NC; Lebanon, TN; 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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