Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc

Advanced Summer Help- Construction Intern Summer 2027

Reading, Colorado, US

Role snapshot

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is hiring a Advanced Summer Help- Construction Intern Summer 2027 on a internship basis. This is a role based in Reading, Colorado, US.

Company: Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc
Location: Reading, Colorado, US
Job type: Internship
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Who this role suits

Students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience. Internships are usually judged on curiosity, projects and coursework rather than years of work history.

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About the role

Job Description

Advanced Summer Help - Intern - Summer 2027

This position is open to college students, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering programs. Geared toward those hands-on, field-oriented candidates who would like to grow a career into future Superintendent roles. Ability to perform job-specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.

MD&B is offering this internship opportunity in 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

- Douglasville, GA

Responsibilities:

Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
Physical agility
Submit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a Weekly basis: Accurate and Signed Time Card
Ability to quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and working around explosives
Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed
Participate in daily heads up safety meetings - Ability to take direction and perform construction laboring activities
Ability to work unsupervised occasionally
Pump blast holes dry with water pump
Load and unload explosives from truck
Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes
Maintain clean and organize job site
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug screen.
Must successfully pass criminal background check for ATF
Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary
Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher-level tasks

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions of the position
Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally, 5% of time - Ability to lift 50lbs, 50% of the time
Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time