About the role#
This internship is designed for college students interested in a career in construction management or civil engineering. We are looking for hands-on, field-oriented individuals who want to work toward future roles as Superintendents. You will receive direct instruction from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, and Drill Operators. Please note that this role involves working in varying weather conditions, and you may be required to work overtime or travel out of town.
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 with a water pump.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
- Keep the job site clean and organized.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards to your Blaster or Foreman each week.
- Work independently on occasion.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college program, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- A valid driver's license, a good driving record, and your own transportation.
- Physical agility and the ability to work on uneven, loose surfaces outdoors.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stoop and bend for extended periods.
- Willingness to learn safety protocols for construction sites and explosives.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check required by the ATF.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Type: Full-time, paid internship
- Modality: On-site
- 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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