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 Ground Person supports daily operations at the quarry by performing general labor, maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and assisting plant operators and mechanics. This role works outdoors around heavy equipment, aggregate materials, and processing equipment, and plays an important role in keeping quarry operations running safely and efficiently.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect family & friends. Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures and Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations while supporting business activities, objectives, and programs to ensure a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
2. Respect and engage. Follow Manager instructions to monitor quarry operations throughout the day and collaborate with operators, mechanics, and team members to support safe and efficient production.
3. Compulsive tinkering. Prepare, stage, and maintain materials, tools, and equipment needed for quarry maintenance projects while assisting with general maintenance and housekeeping around conveyors, crushers, screens, and other quarry equipment.
4. Mastery. Conduct daily workplace examinations and inspections of quarry working areas to identify hazards, maintenance needs, and operational issues while maintaining clean and organized workspaces that support safe operations.
5. Dedication. Assist operators with monitoring material flow, direct trucks safely throughout the quarry when required, and perform duties such as climbing ladders and working at elevations while maintaining safe work practices.
6. Communication. Use two-way radios to communicate with operators, supervisors, and team members to coordinate work activities and maintain safe and efficient quarry operations.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Prior experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
2. Prior MSHA training/experience preferred.
3. Prior mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
4. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
5. Must have reliable transportation.
6. Proficient verbal and written English
7. 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 requires frequent travel (approximately 50%) between plant locations between Sullivan and Orange Counties, based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position works outdoors in hot, humid and/or inclement weather. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 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.