Equipment Operator (Req #: 906) in Palmer, Massachusetts at Peckham Industries

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:

1. Mastery. Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights used in road, site, or highway construction operations including Pavers, Shuttle Buggy’s, Rollers, Graders, Rubber Tire Excavators, and other various equipment as needed.

2. Assist in maintenance and other physical duties needed on site.

3. Protect Family and Friends. Wear all required personal protective equipment.

4. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Report problems to the attention of the Construction Manager.

5. Follow Daily Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations & trainings.

6. Compulsive tinkering. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor, clean equipment.

7. Focused. Communicate with coworkers and supervisor in person and using two-way radios.

8. Work-life rhythm. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Requirements, Education and Experience:
1. Two years of experience in operating heavy equipment, preferred.
2. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
3. Proficient verbal and written English
4. Legal right to work in the U.S.
5. Valid driver’s license

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 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.

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.