Advanced Summer Help-Construction Intern Summer 2026
Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$40,560 - $47,216 USD
About this role
Advanced Summer Help - Construction 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
-Brooksville, FL
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