Laborer (Union)

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. in Palmer, MA is seeking a Laborer to assist with preparation, installation, and maintenance of asphalt on paving projects. You will work alongside skilled workers and operators to help deliver high-quality work safely.

This role involves hand and power tool use, loading and unloading materials, and supporting teams to meet deadlines. A strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work variable hours including day shifts, night shifts, some weekend hours, and overtime.
• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• Previous paving or construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with basic construction tools and equipment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, installation, and maintenance of asphalt on paving projects.
• Load and unload materials, and move them as needed to support the crew.
• Use hand tools and power tools to help lay materials and support operators.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE to maintain a safe site.
• Assist with site cleanup and, when needed, minor maintenance of tools and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Construction tools

Job 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.

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.

Requirements, Education And Experience

• Must be able to work variable hours including day shifts, night shifts, some weekend hours, and overtime.
• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• Previous experience in paving or construction is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with basic construction tools and equipment.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, work well in a team, and contribute to the overall success of the project.
• A valid driver’s license may be required depending on job site needs.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Position may require up to 100% travel by personal vehicle to project locations throughout the state of Massachusetts and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100lbs or more. This position works outdoors in most types of weather including high heat, and inclement weather. This position works near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, sitting, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

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