Jobs in North Kingstown, RI

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 Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in supporting continuous production and ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and local specifications in our Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) operations. This position requires a mechanically inclined, hands-on individual who is experienced and comfortable working in manual labor environments using tools, equipment, and machinery. Based at Peckham’s asphalt plant, the role also includes field work involving the collection of samples at local and regional paving sites where HMA is being placed.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect Family and Friends. Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and guidelines. Support business activities, objectives, and programs.
2. Mastery. Reliably perform all required HMA materials testing in accordance with the procedures outlined in Peckham Industries' Quality Control Program, with a focus on producing the highest quality product in the most cost-effective manner. Conduct asphalt mix testing such as gradation, asphalt content, volumetrics, and temperature checks, and accurately input results into the QC software program.
3. Ownership and caring. Maintain a strong understanding of asphalt plant production equipment and facility operations to identify, diagnose, and assist in correcting production deficiencies. Collaborate with plant management and equipment operators, maintaining awareness of production and maintenance schedules. Observe and participate in on-site HMA testing, including mat density, temperature, and compaction monitoring.
4. Communicate test results and any quality-related concerns promptly and consistently to plant management to support informed decision-making and continuous quality improvement. Act as a liaison between paving crews, contractors, and dispatch, ensuring smooth communication regarding mix quality and production timelines.
5. Results matter. Document all quality control testing clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Maintain a database of daily test results and ensure the testing environment is clean and safe. Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
6. Respect and engage. Serve as a resource to the sales team, customers, paving crews, and plant management by offering technical support and assistance related to HMA quality and performance. Recommend and assist with adjustments to mix designs or production processes to ensure compliance with job specifications.
7. Dedication. Collect and prepare HMA samples at the plant and job sites in accordance with specification requirements, including loose mix and compacted specimens for quality verification and acceptance testing.
8. Committed to serve. Perform testing of fine and coarse aggregate gradations, asphalt binder properties, and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials, increasing testing frequency when materials fall outside of specifications. Maintain inventory of mix additives, fibers, and other specialty materials used in asphalt production.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Degree in construction, engineering, or related fields is preferred but not required.
2. Experience in Hot Mix Asphalt or a relatable field is encouraged. 3-5 Years of relatable knowledge preferable.
3. Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours, including days, evenings, overnights, and occasional weekends, based on customer schedules and business needs, particularly during paving operations.
4. Must currently hold or be willing to obtain applicable asphalt-related certifications (e.g., NETTCP, ACI Asphalt, or State DOT certifications, as applicable).
5. Must have experience working in hands-on, manual labor environments.
6. Comfortable using mechanical tools, equipment, and machinery.
7. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
8. Proficient in English literacy and basic computational math; clear verbal and written communication is essential.
9. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email communications.
10. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note that 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:

Some travel throughout the service region is required, using a personal vehicle to access various plant and job site locations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium Work; Exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs of force constantly to move objects. 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 we 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

Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage

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• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards

• Supervise and manage nursing staff on your shift - ensuring care delivery meets facility standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform or oversee resident assessments, monitor health status, and respond to changes in condition; coordinate with physicians and care team as needed.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance - including resident records, care plans, incident reports, regulatory compliance paperwork, and shift handoffs.
• Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned; coordinate with appropriate departments to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Provide direct nursing care when necessary (medications, treatments, IVs, specimen collection, etc.), especially during staffing shortages or emergencies.
• Mentor and support assigned staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs), provide guidance, and act as point of contact for staff and resident/family issues.
• Ensure unit compliance with facility policies, state/federal regulations, safety and infection-control standards.

• Valid, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut.
• Minimum experience working as an RN in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment; supervisory or charge-nurse experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess resident needs, coordinate care, respond to changes in condition, and make sound clinical judgments.
• Dependable, with good attendance and ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HRA with applicable group medical plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• Longevity Awards
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Perfect Attendance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientation
• Uniform Allowance

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Help residents with mobility: transferring, repositioning, ambulation, use of mobility aids, as needed.
• Take and record residents' vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration) and monitor for changes in condition.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding residents who need help; monitor and record intake and output as required.
• Provide basic room care: change bed linens, clean and maintain resident rooms and common areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
• Assist with incontinence care, toileting, and maintaining resident dignity and comfort.
• Observe residents' physical and emotional status; provide companionship and emotional support; alert supervising nurse to any changes or concerns.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the care team about resident needs, status, and any observed changes.
• Follow all facility policies including infection control, safety procedures, and resident confidentiality.

• Valid CNA certification required for Connecticut.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Compassionate, resident-centered attitude; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, turn, move, and assist residents - including bending, standing, and walking as required by resident care.
• Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment; previous experience preferred but not required.
• Dependable attendance and reliability; ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team while respecting resident dignity and safety.

• 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match or contribution)
• Paid Meal Period
• CT Paid Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
• Casual Fridays
• Paid Training and Orientations
• Uniform Allowance
• Longevity Awards

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of an RN or as directed by physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments (oral, topical, injections, other as permitted) per orders and facility policy.
• Take and record residents' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) and monitor for changes in condition.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, hygiene.
• Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, catheter or ostomy care (if within scope and facility policy).
• Collect specimens for lab tests (e.g. urine, sputum) as ordered.
• Observe and document residents' physical and emotional status; report any significant changes to supervising RN or physician.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided, treatments administered, and resident observations in medical records.
• Communicate with residents, families/POAs, and the healthcare team about resident status, care needs, and any concerns.

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license in Connecticut.
• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS (or equivalent) certification as required by facility policy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with residents, families, and the care team.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach, with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a long-term care or skilled nursing environment (experience preferred).

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Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

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Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148
- $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12.

You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

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*Retention Incentive
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Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.

Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.

Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.

Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.

Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.

Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

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The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements: Citizenship : You must be a U.S.

Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency : You must have had primary U.S.

residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.

The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.

8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.

8412(d).

Veterans' Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA).

The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.

Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.

Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.

You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.

You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.

Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

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