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Advanced Summer Help- Construction Intern Summer… at Maine… · Argyle
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeArgyle, NY$42k–$48k/yr
Skills
construction laborexplosives handlingphysical agilitysafety-mindedtake directionwork unsupervised occasionally
Job Description
ADVANCED SUMMER HELP- CONSTRUCTION INTERN SUMMER 2026
Advanced Summer Help - Intern - Summer 2026
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