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.

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Grounds Person is to work under the direction of the Plant Manager as a crew member. As a Grounds Person, you are responsible for all duties involving plant operations and maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Protect Family and Friends. Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures. Upon start of work be prepared with proper PPE.
• Climb ladders and work at elevations while maintaining safe work practices.
• Mastery. Work in a hands-on construction environment, handling hot mix asphalt and other construction materials, shoveling, raking, operating equipment, and performing daily workplace exams of working areas.
• Dedication. Help prepare/stage materials, tools for plant maintenance projects. Maintain proper care of tools and equipment.
• Follow Manager’s instruction to monitor plant operation throughout the day and meet established deadlines
• Communicate using two-way radios and hand signals.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Asphalt plant production experience, preferred
• Electrical and Stick/Mig Welding experience a plus
• Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime as needed
• Strong mechanical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot systems
• Strong communication skills, proficient verbal and written English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legal right to work in 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:

Travel by personal vehicle throughout the work region.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constant to move objects. Job involves sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for brief periods of time in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.

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 Recruitment@peckham.com.