Construction Superintendent Trainee
About The Position
Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is a majority employee-owned ESOP company focused on operational excellence and promotion from within. The Construction Superintendent Trainee (CST) program is an entry-level leadership development opportunity designed to introduce trainees to the drilling and blasting industry and prepare them for future management, supervisory, and leadership positions. Trainees participate in an internal Leadership Development Program and follow an individually owned Development Plan, with support from a dedicated mentor. The program provides training in safety and compliance for drilling and blasting operations; drilling in construction and quarry environments; preparation for state blaster licensure; procurement and logistics; quality control and project profitability; project budgets and standards; and project supervision and leadership. The salary is $59,800, with a vehicle and fuel allowance and target incentives of up to an additional $150 per week as deliverable milestones are achieved. The role involves travel within a multi-state area, with meals and hotels covered. Trainees learn the trade from the ground up, including laboring, drilling, and blasting. Work takes place outdoors on varied terrain and in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Willingness to travel within a multi-state area to follow work opportunities.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn the trade through manual labor, drilling, and blasting.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors on varied terrain in all weather conditions.
- Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build teams through influence and consensus-building.
- Self-discipline and high standards for safety and excellence are valued.
Nice To Haves
- Recent college graduate with a degree in Construction, Engineering, Mining, or a similar field.
- Recently separated from military service.
Responsibilities
- Learn and follow safety and compliance requirements for drilling and blasting operations.
- Learn drilling work in construction and quarry environments.
- Develop the skills and experience needed to become a state-licensed blaster.
- Learn procurement and logistics for drilling and blasting materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Learn how quality-control efforts support project profitability.
- Learn project budgets and standards.
- Develop project supervision and leadership skills.
- Follow and take ownership of a Development Plan, with support from an assigned mentor.
- Travel within a multi-state area and perform hands-on labor, drilling, and blasting work.
Benefits
- Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program.
- Traditional company-matched 401(k).
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- Vehicle and fuel allowance.
- Meals and hotels covered during travel.
- Target incentives of up to an additional $150 per week as deliverable milestones are achieved.
- Dedicated mentor and learning and development opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
