Equipment Operator; Req
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Road Construction
Peckham Industries
Location: Palmer, MA
Pay Range: $45.57 - $46.10
Salary Interval: Seasonal
Description:
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 company's 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 Equipment Operator holds a union position and is responsible for operating various equipment used in road, site, and highway construction.
Essential Functions:
Position Requirements
Requirements, Education and Experience:
1. Two years of experience in operating heavy equipment, preferred.
2. Must be able to work variable hours including day shifts, night shifts, some weekend hours, and overtime.
3. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
4. Proficient verbal and written English
5. Must have a valid driver's license
6. Legal right 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:
This position works indoors and outdoors at times in inclement weather. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, 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…
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