Advanced Summer Help- Construction Intern Summer 2027

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); In loco; USD 28.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking an Advanced Summer Help - Construction Intern for Summer 2027. This paid internship is open to college students in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and offers hands-on field experience under Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators.

You will learn safety procedures, perform laboring tasks, assist with daily records, and participate in safety meetings.

Competenze

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and own transportation.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and 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.

Mansioni

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate physical agility for field work.
• Submit weekly records to Blaster/Foreman: time card accuracy and signing.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and working around explosives.
• Participate in monthly Foreman, safety, and job meetings as needed.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and perform laboring activities as directed.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Load/unload explosives from truck and pump blast holes dry with water pump.
• Carry stemming stone to blast holes and maintain a clean job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Advanced Summer Help- Construction Intern Summer 2027

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: ADVAN013395

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $20 USD to $23.30 USD

Locations

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Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

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
• - Argyle, NY
• - Watertown, NY
• - Millford, MA
• - Bethel, PA
• - Winchester, VA
• - Liberty, NC
• - 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

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