About the role#
This summer internship is designed for college students interested in field-oriented construction work. It serves as a path for those looking to develop skills toward future superintendent roles. You will work under the direction of superintendents, blasting supervisors, and drill operators. Please note that this role 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 loading and unloading explosives from trucks.
- Pump blast holes dry using water pumps and carry buckets of stemming stone.
- Maintain and organize the job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your blaster or foreman each week.
- Work independently on tasks when required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college program, preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- A valid driver's license, a good driving record, and your own transportation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, a drug screen, and 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, with significant time spent stooping and bending.
- A safety-minded approach to work.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid summer 2027 internship.
- Work is on-site at various locations, including Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle and 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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