Small Caps - Firewatch

About the role

A laborer/Fire watch will assist with various manual needs of the construction work being performed on a Combined Cycle Power Plant, including moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, standing by for fire safety, and any other work instructed by a supervisor or journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Perform a large range of manual activities such as moving equipment, digging, retrieving equipment, and standing by for fire safety.
• Use a fire extinguisher.
• Climb structures and scaffolding.
• Use rigging and hoisting devices (e.g., chokers, chain falls, come-alongs) to move equipment or materials into place.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, including lubrication and repairing worn parts.
• Follow directions from supervisors.

Requirements

• Meet all physical demands of the role (see Physical Requirements).
• Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work 7 days a week as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Communicate effectively through talking and hearing.
• Good dexterity with hands and fingers for precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, or pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms.
• Use vision abilities for focus, short/long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Work outside in various elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind) for long periods (up to 12 hours a day).
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
• Good problem-solving abilities and manual dexterity.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

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