Safety Intern; Req

About Us

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family‑run business since 1924 and believes our "family by choice" ethos delivers value to the communities we serve. As a trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the Northeast, PII operates a network of hot mix asphalt and ready‑mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals. In addition, our 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.

Safety Intern – Dailey Precast, LLC

Shaftsbury, VT

$22.00 – $22.00 per hour

Peckham’s paid Internship Program is designed to add practical, relevant experience to your field of study while welcoming you into our "family by choice" culture. As a Safety Intern at Dailey Precast, LLC, you will support the Safety Officer by serving as a safety resource for both the Peckham Safety Team and the Precast Production Department. This role provides hands‑on experience aligned with a future career in Occupational Safety and Health.

• Assist with the review and update of safety programs such as lockout/tagout procedures and equipment inspections.
• Support the development of clear, practical standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to the creation of site‑specific safety training materials and programs.
• Work directly with production team members on the shop floor to identify hazards, assess risks, and develop effective, practical solutions that reinforce Dailey Precast’s safety culture.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing, construction activities, welding, and crane operations within a single precast facility.

• Safety:
  Protect friends and family – safety is our priority; willingness to learn and follow all safety guidelines across our lines of business.
• Integrity:
  Execute work with honesty, a positive attitude, and a productive approach; encourage questions in a learning environment.
• Dedication:
  Contribute professional work in a timely and organized manner; collaborate with masters who continuously seek to improve.
• Efficiency:
  Create value through employee engagement, sustainability, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver the best results.

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for your own housing and reliable transportation.
• Strict adherence to all safety protocol, OSHA rules, and regulations.
• Current enrollment at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related disciplines with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Legal right to work in the United States.

• Submit an online application by Monday, May 11, 2026.
• Include a cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it.
• Attach a resume and include your Linked In profile if you have one.
• Provide one written recommendation (email is acceptable) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor.

The ten‑week internship program will run from Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026, with flexibility to accommodate student needs.

Occasional travel by personal vehicle may be required, though infrequent.

Internship placement may be in a professional office or a physical work environment. Most tasks are sedentary aside from travel. Some internships may involve heavy work, including lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

At Peckham, our values—safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency—are embedded in how we operate across corporate offices, plants, quarries, and paving operations. We are committed to serving our community, protecting our people, and delivering results that matter.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer. We provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and 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.

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