Firewatcher
TACOMA, WashingtonOverview
TACOMA, Washington
Contract
739
$20.25
Morning
Entry
Job Description
PeopleReady is now hiring Firewatchers for long-term work at the Port of Tacoma. Firewatchers watch out for fire hazards in the workplace while work is performed by other employees. A minimum of a year of shipyard experience as a firewatcher preferred.
Interested in this opportunity? Call and speak to a recruiter today at (360) 597-0004
Email: jhernandez1@peopleready.com
Skilled Trades Recruiter: Janine Hernandez
Responsibilities
- Stop operations if you find any hazardous condition.
- Clean up work space at the end of each shift.
- Keep area clean and free of debris.
- Make sure you and other employees are aware of the exact location of fire fighting equipment in the immediate area. Maintain constant means of communication with Hot Worker.
- As much as possible, keep visual and voice contact with other employees.
- Before and during each shift, inspect the entire work area and look for potential release of flammable vapors or liquids.
- Be prepared to operate fire extinguishers, hydrants, fixed monitors, and hose carts anytime.
- Never leave the job site while the work is being done. If you have to leave, stop the job and notify workers that you are “standing-by-for”.
- When all operations are done, do not leave the worksite unless you’re sure that there are no hot sparks, burning embers and other fire hazards.
- Return all fire fighting equipment to their original location.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must be willing and able to work overtime
- Must have or be willing to obtain OSHA 10 Maritime, Fire Watch and Respirator Fit certifications (Company to provide as needed).
- Willing to undergo a background check and drug screen.
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PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled workers across multiple projects, we ensure you have the right people with the right tools, on-site and on time.
