entry level laborer

construction laborer

laborer

entry level technician

billing specialist

PEEK PAVEMENT MARKING, LLC.

Before I get into it I want to start with this: Peek has probably helped me in many more ways than just financially, this job has helped me as person and it was a darn shame to have been laid off. Even so, if you’re thinking about applying it’s very important you know a few things.

This is a labor job. You will be breaking a sweat most of the time, you will be out in traffic, and you definitely need to watch out for yourself and your fellow employee.

There is no set schedule most of the time. Before getting laid off, this year they made it so we’d not work weekends. However, you could be working days part of the week, and then nights. It all depends on the road you’re working on and what time would be best to get it done. Having work also heavily depended on the weather. If it is going to rain over a job that day and it won’t be dry before you’re supposed to be there, you probably aren’t working that day at all.

A typical day can last anywhere between 6-12 hours, usually no longer than 14 hours. You will be outside for all of it, so it’s important to bring your meal with you and stay hydrated. Usually before driving to wherever you’re working the crew will fuel up at a gas station, so that’s usually your only time to stock up on snacks and what have you.

You will usually be put on one crew and work with them mainly unless some other job pops up and you’re needed to help out with that. Sometimes the crew has to go out of town to a job that’s further out than normal and will take a few days to do, you’ll be given notice before that so you pack a bag and make arrangements for when you leave. They’ll put you up at a hotel where you’ll be rooming with a coworker, so get ready for that if that’s not your thing. The only people who get their own room usually are the super attendants, that’s just how it is.

The hourly wage is pretty great, especially if you work at the Summerville branch. They start you out at $17 hourly, with a bonus every quarter. Those are safety bonuses though, so if someone on your crew gets hurt and it could’ve been prevented, the whole crew is liable to lose their bonus that quarter. This also an annual raise each year, which is nice.

Now in terms of work place environment, everyone got along alright except for the management. Mangers/Supers definitely had some strong opinions on one another, but what workplace doesn’t have that? Just keep your nose clean, and mind your business.

It’s also worth mentioning that most of the trucks we drive don’t require a CDL, they’re Haul Trucks with crash units on the back of them. They may seem intimidating to some with little to no experience driving anything bigger than their typical car at first, but you’ll definitely be used to them after about a month. Speaking of CDL, I’m sure you get a pay raise if you get/have one, but they don’t train you on getting one so good luck with that.

In closing, Peek can be a very rewarding job when hours are available. You can learn something everyday, and if you’re serious and determined about it there’s definitely room to move up. Due to COVID-19, a lot of us were laid off finally after running out of work. There just isn’t enough work to justify having all of us there, hopefully things get better next year.

This job can be challenging from a physical standpoint at times but more often it is just task oriented.  Safety is always a concern and you are expected to take the initiative to properly check your vehicle and equipment daily and report any issues.  I have always tried to be friendly and helpful and my peers seem to always be willing to help when needed.  
Tasks range from lifting 50' bags into a kettle for melting down to standing along the road holding a warning sign for temporary work.  usually less then 30 mins. I have driven 3 hours to a location and performed 1 hours worth of work and driven back 3 hours.  you are paid for all 7 hours, generally if you grab lunch at a drive through or stop briefly you are not charged a lunch break and you are paid weekly.   There is room for advancement and I have seen people promoted in less than 6 months to the next skill level based on their work habits and effort.  I have also observed people staying in the same job for years due to a lack of motivation or willingness to go above and beyond.  they just come to work and go home.   As for benefits, as an hourly employee once you receive your first promotion from laborer to operator you will receive holiday pay, once you are promoted to a superintendent you will begin to receive vacation.  All employees receive a quarterly bonus ranging from 250-3000 dollars annually during your first few years with the company and as a superintendent that bonus can range from 2500-10,000 annually based on performance, quality, and safety.  all in all it is a great company  with lots to learn.

I have worked at this location for several years in the office. There are deadlines to be met with no exceptions. The job isn't difficult to learn, but I was only taught the basics so it was necessary for me to figure out a way to streamline the processes. Over the years, I've had added responsibilities with not much additional compensation.

As for advancement within the office environment, I haven't been afforded those opportunities when they arise. It is difficult to understand why promoting from within seems to not be the norm.

There are definitely different personalities (as always) in any office environment, it's just easier to remember you're there to do a job and make a paycheck; not a social club.

There is also little to no communication from upper management to anyone below the select ones. We usually find everything out thru gossip, or eventually an email just before something happens.

It's not a bad place to work, most everyone is personable and easy to get along with. As for benefits, I don't use the benefits except for life insurance on myself and my spouse, so I can't speak to how good it is. It is expensive in my opinion for the type of insurance they offer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Peek Pavement is learning.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part about the company is the way the superattendants talk to employees. Its unprofessional.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is a cautious environment due to working on roads and highways. You have to be mindful of traffic.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My typical day at the company is knowing what to do to prepare our day for no interruptuons.

Worked for this company for 2 years, this is a great place if you don’t have a family as you work long hours and may stay out of town alot depending on the crew your on.. Great opportunity to make some money. This job is definitely a learning experience in terms of engineering and road striping and how they do what they do.. Not sure if I’d recommend it as a long term career, really depends on what floats your boat.. Management could be better as they don’t really work with you as you don’t get much time off but great bonuses and the benefits are good!

I loved my job. Very strict work environment must be safety conscious at all times must be to work early never late. Unfortunately if you have a family and a wife or husband that expects you to be home everyday this job is not going to be for you permanently I encourage everyone to try it but if you have a wife or husband again it may be very difficult because you work long hours 7 days a week and 12 to 16 hour days sometimes there's travel and you will not come home so if you have a spouse that can deal with it maybe that's fine but otherwise no

Job is really good for anybody who's either retired or needing a good start on a career. Everybody gets a long and treats you like family. It is a contract job so you must keep in mind theres no actual schedule and can be called in. I had a good time working there and learned a lot about road safety and road painting.

Been with the company for 5 years. Management sucks, scheduling is the worse. they push our work load off during the week just to make us work every weekend. The Manager hates to see people off and spending time with family. He breaths eats and sleeps peek and expects everyone to be the same.  This company is job first then family.  The manager is always mad when we ask for a day off, even if it’s for a personal reason.  This shop has became a complete boo boo hole. Needs a better manager, or a manager that would smoke a little bit and chill out some 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Paid weekly is the only best part working for the company socks bad company to work for!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The whole job is stressful and they don't care about the employees they only want the roads done

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Bad work environment stressful on you life

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful the company does not care about your health or whatvyou have going on in life

Does not have a set schedule. They don’t want you to have a second job while your just sitting around waiting on them. They will tell you what’s going on the day before and sometimes they don’t tell you at all and just tell you to show up at the shop. This place have no structure. Nobody help you correctly when you have a concern. When it’s time to take a day off for like an appointment or something you have to go through hoops just to get it approved

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