Laborer (Union)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with clearing debris, marking areas, and ensuring materials are available.
• Load and unload materials and move them as needed.
• 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.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE to ensure a safe work environment around equipment and team members.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of tools, equipment, and the job site.
• Follow instructions and work with the team to meet deadlines, ensuring quality and efficiency.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Work Environment

• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100lbs or more.
• Works outdoors in most types of weather including high heat, and inclement weather.
• Works near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment.
• Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time as well as bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, sitting, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.
• May require up to 100% travel by personal vehicle to project locations throughout Massachusetts and New England based on business needs.

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.