About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. We are looking for college students, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering programs, who want a hands-on, field-oriented experience. This role is designed for individuals interested in growing a career toward future Superintendent positions. You will work in varying weather environments and must be prepared for potential out-of-town travel and overtime.
What you'll do#
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in daily, monthly, and periodic safety and job meetings.
- Perform construction laboring tasks under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators.
- Pump blast holes dry using a water pump.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
- Maintain a clean and organized job site.
- Submit accurate, signed time cards on a weekly basis.
- Work unsupervised on occasion.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a college student, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
- A valid driver's 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 to work on uneven and loose surfaces outdoors.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to stoop and bend for a significant portion of the work day.
- Previous experience as a construction laborer is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
This role is on-site and is available in the following locations: Gardiner, ME; Auburn, NH; Brattleboro, VT; Argyle, NY; Watertown, NY; Millford, MA; Rocky Hill, CT; Bethel, PA; Millersville, 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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