Laborer 1

Zachry Group; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a laborer/fire watch for our new construction site in Belle Chasse, LA. The role involves moving equipment, digging, retrieving gear, and standing by for fire safety tasks under direction from a supervisor or journeyman.

The job requires basic tool knowledge, good physical fitness, teamwork, and reliable communication with co-workers and supervisors. You’ll follow safety rules, wear PPE, and contribute to a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Position may perform a large range of manual activities including moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Team player

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Commitment to Zachry values

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

A laborer/Fire watch will assist with various manual needs of the construction work being performed at a new construction site including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to meet all physical demands – see below.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed
• Must pass pre-employment requirements (health/drug screen)

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Position Responsibilities

• Position may perform a large range of manual activities including but not limited to moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or a journeyman.
• Use fire extinguisher.
• Climb on to structures and Scaffolding.
• Follows direction from supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Ability to work with others – team player
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience on an industrial construction site
• Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

• This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Must be capable of working out side in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Required Tools

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 15390
• Job Category Labor
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 07:03 PM