Safety Intern (Req #: 1275)

Peckham Industries • Shaftsbury, Vermont, United States • 1w ago

Peckham Industries

Location: Shaftsbury, VT

Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00

Salary Interval: Intern

Description: Application Instructions

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.

Position Description

Job Summary:

Peckham's paid Internship Program is designed to add practical, relevant experience to your field of study while welcoming you into our family by choice culture. As a Safety Intern at Dailey Precast LLC, you will support the Safety Officer by serving as a safety resource for both the Peckham Safety Team and the Precast Production Department. This role provides hands-on experience aligned with a future career in Occupational Safety and Health.

Key responsibilities may include assisting with the review and update of safety programs-such as lockout/tagout procedures and equipment inspections-supporting the development of clear, practical standard operating procedures (SOPs), and contributing to the creation of site-specific safety training materials and programs.

The intern will work directly with production team members on the shop floor to identify hazards, assess risks, and help develop effective, practical solutions that reinforce Dailey Precast's strong and proactive safety culture. This position offers exposure to a wide range of operations, including manufacturing, construction-related activities, welding, and crane operations, providing a comprehensive, real-world safety experience within a single precast facility.

Majors applicable to this internship opportunity include students working towards a bachelor's degree in safety and occupational health disciplines as well as other relevant majors.

Only complete applications with all required attachments received by Monday, May 11, 2026, will be considered.

Essential Functions:

Safety. Protect friends and family--At Peckham, safety is our priority. Willingness to learn and follow all safety guidelines across our different lines of business and even in corporate offices.
Integrity. Execute work with honest, a positive attitude and productive approach. Experience a learning environment where questions are welcomed.
Dedication. Contribute professional work in a timely and organized manner as outlined in a syllabus. Work with masters that continuously seek to be the best they can be.
Efficiency. Collaboration and create value through employee engagement, sustainability, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver the best results.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Excellent Attendance and Punctuality.

2. You are responsible for your own housing and reliable transportation.

3. Strict adherence to all safety protocol, OSHA safety rules and regulation required.

4. Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA

5. Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 11, 2026, and:

• A cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it.

• A resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one.

• One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor

6. Proficient written and verbal English communication skills

7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team nvironment.

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

10. Legal right to work in the U. S.

Please note: The program is scheduled to run for ten weeks, Monday, June 1, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026, but can be flexible to the student's needs.

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:

While travel to other locations is infrequent, this position may require occasional travel by personal vehicle based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work environment is dependent upon internship placement and may operate in a professional office or physical work environment. The professional work environment is mostly sedentary, outside of travel.

Some internships may involve heavy work that includes heavy lifting, working near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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