Firewatch I

A laborer/Fire watch will assist with various manual needs of the construction work being performed on a Combined Cycle Power Plant 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 experience using industrial hand tools and power tools
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed

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.
• Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers chain falls and come alongs to move equipment / materials into place
• Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.
• Follows direction from supervisor

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 outside 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

• No tools Required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity
• Good reading comprehension
• 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 ROFed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Experience on an industrial construction site
• Formal/technical education.