Construction Superintendent Trainee

ZipRecruiter; Winchester (OK); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drilling and blasting seeks a Construction Superintendent Trainee to develop into future leaders. This entry-level position offers extensive learning in safety, project supervision, and compliance, along with a clear pathway for advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Health, dental, vision, and life benefits

Employer-contributed ESOP retirement program

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates ideal for this entry-level position.
• Military veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn about safety and compliance in drilling and blasting operations.
• Understand project budgets, supervision, and leadership in construction environments.
• Engage in tasks across varied terrains and weather conditions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team-building ability

Dedication

Integrity

Hard work

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Mining

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B), we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we operate with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels, serving both internal and external customers. We are fueled by success because we are personally vested in the outcome. In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also offer a traditional Company-matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and other benefits.

About The Opportunity

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that too. Our industry-leading learning and development opportunities are centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

Salary: $59,800 plus vehicle and fuel allowance. Target incentives up to an additional $200 per week as you achieve deliverable milestones!

We are experiencing explosive growth and looking to build an even more robust pipeline of future business leaders. Our Construction Superintendent Trainee (CST) program is designed to introduce you to the drilling and blasting industry the MD&B way. Our CSTs join an internal Leadership Development Program aimed at building and developing skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary for future management, supervisory, and leadership positions in support of the Company’s growth.

You will learn:

• Safety and compliance as they relate to drilling and blasting operations;
• All aspects of drilling in both construction and quarry environments;
• Skills and experience required to become a State-licensed Blaster;
• Procurement and logistics related to drilling and blasting activities (materials, supplies, equipment);
• How QC efforts support project profitability;
• Project budgets and standards;
• Project supervision and leadership.

In order to facilitate your learning, here’s what we will need from you:

• Willingness to travel within a multi-state area (meals and hotels covered);
• Excitement about learning all steps of the manual process involved in laboring, drilling, and blasting;
• Ability to work outside on varied terrain and in all weather conditions, safely and on time;
• Ownership of your Development Plan, with a dedicated mentor to support you, but motivation to succeed is key.

About You

This entry-level leadership development position is ideal for recent college graduates in Construction, Engineering, Mining, or similar fields. Military veterans seeking an opportunity to apply their discipline and safety standards are also encouraged to apply. Key qualities include dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, responsibility, good communication skills, competitiveness, and team-building ability through influence and consensus.

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo

Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

If this sounds like you, go ahead and hit the APPLY button — we can’t wait to meet you!