About the role#
Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring Construction Interns for the Summer 2027 season. 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 receive instruction from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, and Drill Operators. This is a full-time, on-site, paid role. Please note that out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.
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 pumping blast holes dry and carrying buckets of stemming stone.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Maintain a clean and organized job site.
- Submit weekly signed time cards to your Blaster or Foreman.
- Work unsupervised on occasion.
- Learn the safety requirements of construction sites and working around explosives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college program, preferably Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- A valid drivers 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 or loose surfaces outdoors.
- Capacity to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stoop and bend for 60 to 70 percent of your shift.
- Previous construction laborer experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
This internship is available in Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; 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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