General Laborer - Night Shift

Fisher Industries; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries in Texas is seeking a motivated General Laborer to support on-site construction activities. The role involves assisting with material handling, site preparation, and equipment operation under supervision.

You will work as part of a safety-focused team, handling loading, unloading, and basic tasks necessary to keep projects running smoothly. Applicants must be 18+, possess a high school diploma or GED, and pass background and drug checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the site.
• Comfort with physically demanding outdoor work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, driving, delivery, digging, and placement of materials.
• Work as part of a safety-focused crew to clear and prepare sites.
• Support manual labor tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Operate construction equipment with proper training and safety.
• Help load and unload equipment such as backhoes and excavators.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety-first

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Backhoe

Excavators

Power tools

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.

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
• 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 50lbs.

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.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Department at [phone] to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.