General Laborer - AZDB - Southern AZ

Fisher Industries; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries in Arizona seeks a General Laborer to support heavy civil construction and explosive handling on government worksites. Travel is extensive, and lodging near job sites is required, with eligibility for Federal background checks.

The role is part of the Arizona Drilling & Blasting Division and involves physically demanding tasks, work in diverse weather, and strict adherence to safety policies. A HS diploma is required and pre-employment drug testing is conducted.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to perform physically demanding construction duties.
• Willingness to travel extensively and lodge near job sites.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
• Must pass Federal Firearms background check and government site background checks.

Responsibilities

• Extensive overnight travel to job sites.
• Work as part of a safety-focused crew.
• Assist in all manual labor tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Carry construction materials and operate at challenging sites.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MSHA 5000-23 Part 48

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 will be responsible for general laborer duties at the operation and perform tasks involving physical labor. This position requires the willingness to travel to the job site locations and to lodge near the job site. Position requires ability to pass a Federal Firearms background check to assist in the handling of explosives and requires the ability to pass a criminal background check to gain access to government worksites.

This position will work under the Arizona Drilling & Blasting Division of Fisher Sand & Gravel, Co.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Extensive overnight travel
• Work as a part of a crew focused on safety
• Assist as required in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by supervisor
• Perform physically demanding construction duties
• Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
• Frequently Carrying items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above 100 degrees, cold, rain, and snow
• Operating equipment in adverse weather conditions and on steep and rough terrains
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 is required
• Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy is required
• M.S.H.A. 5000-23 certificate part 48 or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and physical
• Must be able to pass a Federal Firearms background check
• Must be able to pass government background check to gain access to government job sites
• Ability to repeatedly walk up and down steep and rough terrain carrying construction materials
• Punctuality is required
• Must be a team player who is willing and able to learn
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive overnight travel is required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.