General Laborer

Fisher Industries•Las Cruces, NM

16d

About The Position

The General Laborer is a safety-sensitive role performing general labor for construction projects at a job site near Lordsburg/Deming, New Mexico. Duties vary and may include cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials, and using tools and machines such as blowtorches, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water-spraying equipment. Extended out-of-town travel is required. Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated, family-owned group of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With more than 70 years of experience, the company works on highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production capabilities. Fisher emphasizes safety, quality, and innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
Acceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy.
MSHA Part 46 or Part 48 certificate, or willingness to obtain certification; the company will pay for certification.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Ability to complete tasks in adverse weather, including heat above 100 degrees, cold, rain, and snow.
Ability to operate equipment in adverse weather and on steep, rough terrain.
Ability to repeatedly walk up and down steep, rough terrain while carrying construction materials.
Punctuality.
Basic knowledge of welding and using a cutting torch.
Team player who is willing and able to learn.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel out of town for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Assist with construction activities, including loading, driving, delivery, digging, and removal and placement of construction materials and equipment of various types, sizes, and weights.
Work as part of a safety-focused crew to clear and prepare job sites.
Perform manual labor for the project as directed by a supervisor.
Operate construction equipment as needed.
Perform physically demanding construction duties.
Help team members place construction materials and perform manual labor and shovel work.
Load and unload equipment, including backhoes, steel plates, excavators, and loaders.
Comply with company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other assigned duties and assist other craft workers.