Laborer (Union)

Peckham Industries

Laborer (Union)

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Laborer (Union)

Apply Now Share via Email Print Position Title: Laborer (Union) Date Posted: 02/09/2026 Location: Palmer, MA Job Category: Easy Apply Salary Interval: Seasonal Pay Range: $36.00 - $36.00 Application Instructions

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.

Position 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.

Essential Functions:

1. 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.
2. Dedication. Assist with clearing debris, marking areas, and ensuring materials are available. Load and unload materials and move them as needed.
3. Focused. Use hand tools (shovels, rakes) and power tools to assist in laying materials, and support operators with heavy equipment.
4. Spread, level, and compact paving materials, and assist with the removal of old pavement and subgrade preparation.
5. Protect family and friends . Follow safety protocols and wear PPE to ensure a safe work environment around equipment and team members.
6. Obligated. Perform routine maintenance and cleanup of tools, equipment, and the job site.
7. Results matter. Follow instructions and work with the team to meet deadlines, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Compensation details: 36-36 Hourly Wage

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