Laborer (Union)

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking Laborers to assist in preparation, installation, and maintenance of asphalt on paving projects. You will work alongside skilled workers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality results in outdoor environments across Massachusetts and New England.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to handle varied hours including day, night, and occasional weekends. Prior paving experience is preferred but not required; a valid driver’s license may be

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in paving or construction preferred but not required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on site needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic 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.

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.

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.