Laborer (Union)

About the Role

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 harm by understanding and applying safe use and operation of 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.
• Assist with the removal of old pavement and subgrade preparation.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE to ensure a safe work environment.
• 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.

Requirements

• Ability 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 & Physical Demands

• 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.

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.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency. These values are embedded in how we show up every day, fostering a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve, and results matter.