General Laborer

Fisher Industries; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries is seeking a General Laborer to support safety-focused construction work on projects near Lordsburg and Deming, NM. You will assist with material handling, site prep, and operate a range of tools under supervision.

This entry-level role requires physical stamina, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel out of town. Pre-employment drug testing and background checks are required; MSHA certification or willingness to obtain is provided by Fisher.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Acceptable MVR per company policy.
• MSHA Part 46 or 48 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Ability to work in heat above 100 degrees, cold, rain and snow.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extended out-of-town travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of construction including loading, driving, delivery, digging and material placement.
• Work as part of a safety-focused crew to clear and prepare sites.
• Assist in all manual labor aspects as directed by supervisor.
• Operate construction equipment as needed.
• Handle physically demanding duties and assist team members.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Valid Driver's License

Operate equipment

Welding basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MSHA Part 46 or 48 certification

Tools

Blowtorches

Forklifts

Levels

Lifts

Power drills

Grinders

Saws

Pressure washers

Water spraying equipment

Backhoe

Excavators

Loaders

Cutting torch

Job description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company. 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.

Location of the job site is near Lordsburg/Deming NM.

Primary Duties

• 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

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
• M.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 will be required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required.

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