About the role#
This internship is for college students, ideally in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, who want to gain field experience. It is designed for hands-on candidates interested in moving toward future Superintendent roles. You will work under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. Be prepared for outdoor work in various weather conditions, as well as potential overtime and out-of-town travel.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Attend daily safety meetings, as well as periodic job and foreman meetings.
- Perform construction labor tasks, including occasionally working without direct supervision.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Use water pumps to dry out blast holes.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to fill blast holes.
- Keep the job site organized and clean.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your foreman or blaster every week.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Construction Management or Civil Engineering college program.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and your own transportation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and an ATF criminal background check.
- Comfort working on uneven or loose surfaces outdoors.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stoop and bend for the majority of your shift.
- Previous construction labor experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid summer 2027 internship.
- Work is on-site at one of the following locations: Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Winchester, VA; Liberty, NC; Lebanon, TN; or 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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