General Laborer

Fisher Industries • Laredo, TX

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About The Position

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically integrated business model allows us to handle small projects, large scale operations, and every tough job in between. Our goal is to provide reliable products and sustainable solutions for innovative global infrastructure. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com POSITION SCOPE The General Laborer is a safety sensitive role responsible for general laborer duties at the operation and perform tasks involving physical labor for construction projects. The job duties of a general laborer vary. They may include cleaning and preparing a jobsite, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines such as blowtorches, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy
• S.H.A. certificate part 46 or 48 or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
• Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above100 degrees, cold, rain, and snow
• Ability to operate equipment in adverse weather conditions and on steep and rough terrains
• Ability to repeatedly walk up and down steep and rough terrain carrying construction materials
• Punctuality
• Basic knowledge of welding and using a cutting torch is required
• Must be a team player who is willing and able to learn
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extended out-of-town travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Assists with all phases of construction including, but not limited to: loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment
• Work as a part of a crew focused on safety to clear and prepare sites
• Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by supervisor
• Knowledge and ability to operate construction equipment
• Handles physically demanding construction duties
• Assist team members in placing construction materials, manual labor, and shovel work
• Ability to load and unload equipment (backhoe, steel plates, excavators, loaders, etc.)
• Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist other craft workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED