Laborer/Flagger

Laborer/Flagger

About Us:

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 companys 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.

Job Summary:

The temporary Laborer / Flagger supports asphalt paving and roadway construction operations by performing general labor duties and maintaining safe traffic control around active work zones. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safety of crew members, motorists, and pedestrians while assisting with paving, site preparation, and cleanup activities.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect family and friends. Maintain a safe and compliant work zone by properly directing traffic and using approved flagging procedures.
2. Committed to serve. Support efficient paving operations by assisting with asphalt placement, raking, shoveling, and compaction activities.
3. Efficiency. Help ensure crew productivity by preparing work areas, moving materials, and keeping tools and equipment ready for use.
4. Safety always wins. Reduce safety risks by setting up, maintaining, and removing traffic control devices according to site requirements.
5. Dedication. Contribute to a clean and organized job site by removing debris, cleaning work areas, and properly storing materials.
6. Respect and engage. Promote clear communication by coordinating with crew members, equipment operators, truck drivers, and supervisors.
7. Obligated. Support regulatory and company safety expectations by following all safety policies, PPE requirements, and work zone procedures.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Previous construction, paving, flagging, or roadway work experience preferred but not required.
2. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
3. Flagger certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
4. Ability to work variable shifts and long hours, including nights and weekends if needed.
5. Strong attention to safety and situational awareness.
6. Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
7. High school diploma or GED preferred.
8. 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 New York Massachusetts, and Vermont based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Heavy work that includes lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. This position works outdoors in most types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other inclement conditions. This position works near moving mechanical parts, active roadway traffic, and loud equipment. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb, walk, sit, reach, balance, drive, and perform repetitive motions. The position also requires manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to maintain visual awareness of surroundings for safety purposes. Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

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.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

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