Laborer (Union)

Peckham Industries, Inc; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Laborer to assist with the preparation, installation, and maintenance of asphalt. You will work alongside skilled workers and operators to ensure efficient, high-quality, and safe completion of paving projects.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, using hand and light power tools, and helping with material handling, spreading, leveling, and compaction. The position may involve variable hours including day and night shifts and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, installation, and maintenance of asphalt.
• Work alongside skilled workers and operators to ensure high-quality, safe completion of paving projects.
• Use hand tools and light power tools to assist in laying materials and support heavy equipment operators.
• Assist with spreading, leveling, and compacting paving materials; help remove old pavement and prepare subgrade.
• Follow safety protocols; wear PPE; maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of tools, equipment, and job site.

Job description

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our \" family by choice \" ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary:

The Laborer will be responsible for assisting with the preparation, installation, and maintenance of asphalt. This individual will work alongside skilled workers and operators to ensure efficient, high-quality, and safe completion of paving projects.

Essential Functions:

• Safety always wins. Promote a workplace free from any type of harm by understanding and applying safe use and operation of the equipment and communicating with other employees.
• Dedication. Assist with clearing debris, marking areas, and ensuring materials are available. Load and unload materials and move them as needed.
• Focused. Use hand tools (shovels, rakes) and power tools to assist in laying materials, and support operators with heavy equipment.
• Spread, level, and compact paving materials, and assist with the removal of old pavement and subgrade preparation.
• Protect family and friends . Follow safety protocols and wear PPE to ensure a safe work environment around equipment and team members.
• Obligated. Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of tools, equipment, and the job site.
• Results matter. Follow instructions and work with the team to meet deadlines, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience:

• Must be able to work variable hours including day shifts, night shifts, some weekend hours, and