General Laborer

Fisher Industries•Laredo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

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