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Craft Helper- (Industrial Construction)- MSHA required

Durus Industrial, Chandler, AZ, USA

Job type: Per Diem


Durus Industrial LLC

Craft Helper / Skilled Laborer (Industrial Construction)

Location:

Arizona / Southwest Travel Required
Employment Type:

Full-Time

Position Overview

Durus Industrial is seeking reliable, hard-working craft helpers to support multi-trade crews across structural steel, concrete, welding, and piping scopes in heavy industrial and infrastructure environments.

This position is an entry-to-mid-level role designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in the trades. Craft helpers are expected to support field operations while developing the skills necessary to advance into higher-level craft positions.

Durus is actively supporting large-scale infrastructure efforts, requiring personnel who can perform in remote, high-production environments.

Core Responsibilities
Support ironworkers, welders, pipefitters, concrete crews, and equipment operators
Perform material handling, jobsite organization, and general labor tasks
Assist with layout, measuring, cutting, and basic installation activities
Prepare and stage tools, equipment, and materials for crews
Clean and maintain work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations
Assist with loading/unloading materials and equipment
Follow direction from foremen and lead craftsmen
Qualifications

1-3+ years of construction or industrial labor experience preferred
Willingness to learn multiple trades and develop new skills
Ability to perform physically demanding work (lifting, climbing, working outdoors)
Basic familiarity with hand tools and power tools
Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow direction
Ability to work safely in active industrial environments
Work Environment & Expectations

Travel required across AZ, NM, and surrounding regions
Active work on remote project sites.
Extended work schedules aligned with long-duration projects (not short-term outage work)
Work performed in remote environments(as applicable)
Outdoor work in extreme conditions (heat, dust, terrain)
Zero-tolerance safety culture-PPE and compliance required at all times
Compensation

Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Overtime opportunities tied to project demands
Per diem for qualifying projects
Benefits package available
Career Path Opportunity

Durus actively promotes from within. High-performing craft helpers have the opportunity to advance into:

Ironworker
Welder
Pipefitter
Equipment Operator
Crew Lead / Foreman