Truck Driver Class B (Paving) (Req #: 1414)

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 CDL Class B Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles in support of paving and construction operations. This position involves transporting asphalt, aggregate materials, equipment, and construction supplies to and from job sites, plants, and designated locations while ensuring compliance with all DOT and safety regulations. Drivers may operate tri-axle dump trucks, tandem dump trucks, water trucks, tack trucks, distributor trucks, and other Class B commercial vehicles used in paving operations. This role also supports field crews through timely deliveries, equipment care, and safe work practices.

Essential Functions:

1. Safety always wins. Safely transport asphalt, aggregate materials, and construction supplies to support efficient paving and construction operations.
2. Protect family and friends. Operate Class B commercial vehicles in compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and established safety standards.
3. Respect and engage. Support field productivity through timely deliveries, effective coordination, and dependable operational support.
4. Determined. Maintain safe and reliable equipment operation through required inspections and routine equipment monitoring.
5. Ownership and caring. Ensure loads are properly secured and transported in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
6. Results matter. Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, and delivery documentation to support operational and regulatory compliance.
7. Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, plant personnel, and field crews to support daily scheduling and operational needs.
8. Honesty and truth. Promptly identify and communicate safety concerns, equipment issues, incidents, or maintenance needs.
9. Dedication. Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean, organized, and work-ready condition.
10. Humility. Support laborers, flaggers, operators, and paving crews with general site operations while contributing to a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment that supports successful project completion.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Valid CDL Class B license with clean driving record.
2. Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Medical Card).
3. Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred.
4. Experience in construction, paving, asphalt, or heavy highway industries preferred.
5. Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles preferred.
6. Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
7. Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime during peak construction season.
8. Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
9. Must have reliable transportation.
10. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
11. Authorization 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 New York Massachusetts, and Vermont based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position works in an outdoor construction environment performing heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with assistance as needed. The role regularly works on or near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, live traffic, and in high noise environments. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions.

This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and regularly perform physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, balancing, driving, and repetitive motion. The ability to enter and exit commercial vehicles and equipment multiple times per shift is required. Employees must maintain sufficient vision, hearing, depth perception, and hand-eye coordination to safely operate commercial vehicles and work around active construction operations.

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.

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