Hot Plant Laborer

fisher; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries is seeking a Hot Plant Laborer to support asphalt production at our facility. This safety-sensitive role involves labor tasks, equipment operation, and material handling to keep the plant running smoothly.

Candidates must be 18+, have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and be willing to work in a team environment. Knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, skid steers, forklifts, and basic tools is helpful; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or provided training.
• Willing to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and manual tool experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Laboring, shoveling, and keeping the area clean.
• Operate Skid Steer and a manual transmission Dump truck in the yard.
• Grease bearings, fill gearboxes and oilers, and lubricate chains.
• Open/close AC valves, take tank product measurements.
• Report potential problems to supervision and assist other crafts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Skid Steer

Forklift

Manlift

Power drills

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 Hot Plant Laborer is a safety sensitive position responsible for general laborer duties at the operation and perform tasks involving physical labor for Asphalt production facility. The job duties of a general laborer vary. They may include cleaning and preparing a jobsite, Lubrication of machinery, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines such as blowtorches, Skid steers, forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Laboring (shoveling, keeping area and Connex's clean)
• Operating; Skid Steer, Manual Transmission Dump truck (in yard only)
• Servicing Plant; Greasing Bearings, filling gearboxes & oilers, oiling chain drives
• Opening & closing AC valves, taking tank product measurements
• Looking for possible problems and reporting or solving them (EYES & EARS of the Operator
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist other craft workers

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Knowledge of conveyor belts, scalpers (shakers), and gearboxes is helpful
• Equipment like Skid Steer, Forklift and Manlift is helpful
• Mechanical knowledge: How to use hand tools, (wrenches, rachets, bars and hammers, ETC...) Required
• Welding; Stick Welder and Oxy. / Acetylene torch is helpful
• Mechanical schooling is preferred but will do additional training
• Willing to work in a team environment
• General knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations
• Basic computer skills and strong communication skills

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.

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.