Construction Superintendent Trainee

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 work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or 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 have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is 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 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 a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to move into career paths toward future manager, supervisory, and leadership positions in support of the Company’s growth.

• Safety and compliance as they relate to drilling and blasting operations
• All aspects of drilling in both construction and quarry environments
• You will build the 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

• Travel within a multi-state area (meals and hotels are covered)
• Labor, drill, and blast – manual process that requires enthusiasm for all steps
• Work outside on varied terrain in all weather conditions
• Own a Development Plan and be highly engaged in your success as it builds future leaders

Our CST program builds future leaders. We assign a dedicated mentor to support you at all times, but the motivation to succeed is all you.

This is an entry level leadership development position, and as such you are most likely a recent college grad with a degree in Construction, Engineering, Mining, or similar. You may also be recently separated from military service and looking for an opportunity that will value your self-discipline and standards for safety and excellence. But honestly, this is not the only blueprint for success at MD&B.

Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world class team. Our leaders are good communicators, highly competitive (we want to win!), and can build teams through influence and building consensus.

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B:
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities:

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Education – Preferred

• Associate’s or better in Civil Engineering or related field
• Associate’s or better in Construction Engineering or related field
• Associate’s or better in Construction Management Services or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.