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Labor One Staffing

Hiring Firewatch

National City, CA

Labor One is hiring Firewatch for a shipyard in San Diego, California. Please contact our team for ... Moves fire bottle to areas of work; observes for sparks from welding and grinding;extinguishes fire ...

Aerotek

Shipyard Laborer/Firewatch

Honolulu, HI

$20 - $23/hr

Shipyard Laborer (Upcoming Project) Aerotek is currently seeking Shipyard Laborers for an upcoming ... from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term ...

Labor One Staffing

Hiring Firewatch

National City, CA · On-site

Labor One is hiring Firewatch for a shipyard in San Diego, California. Please contact our team for ... from work area. • Moves fire bottle to areas of work; observes for sparks from welding and ...

JGM

Firewatch

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$20/hr

About the Role JGM is looking for a dependable, alert Firewatch to support hot work operations on ... away from home, with a valid driver's license. * Able to pass a background check and drug screen;

JGM

Firewatch

Little Rock, AR

About the Role JGM is looking for a dependable, alert Firewatch to support hot work operations on ... away from home, with a valid driver's license. * Able to pass a background check and drug screen;

JGM

Firewatch

Little Rock, AR · On-site

About the Role JGM is looking for a dependable, alert Firewatch to support hot work operations on ... away from home, with a valid driver's license. * Able to pass a background check and drug screen;

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC

Laborer

Cocoa, FL

$15.50 - $20/hr

Perform duties as a Firewatch, when required. * Maintain a positive attitude and provide quality ... Be open and ready to learn from on-the-job training. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. HSE ...

Acadian Contractors Inc

Laborer

Cocoa, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Perform duties as a Firewatch, when required. * Maintain a positive attitude and provide quality ... Be open and ready to learn from on-the-job training. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. HSE ...

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC

Firewatch

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$18/hr

... Watch, general labor, or related shipyard experience, preferably in a shipboard environment ... a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on ...

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC

Firewatch

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$18/hr

... Watch, general labor, or related shipyard experience, preferably in a shipboard environment ... a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on ...

Aerotek

Shipyard Labor

Seattle, WA

$22/hr

... laborer supports marine trades personnel aboard U.S. Navy vessels by performing firewatch during ... Strong teamwork skills and willingness to take direction from skilled trades personnel. * Reliable ...

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Acadian Contractors, Inc

Laborer

Cocoa, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Perform duties as a Firewatch, when required. * Maintain a positive attitude and provide quality ... Be open and ready to learn from on-the-job training. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. HSE ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for from home firewatch laborer in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Home Firewatch Laborer, you need attention to detail, knowledge of fire safety procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with fire detection equipment, logs/reporting systems, and sometimes OSHA 10 or firewatch safety certifications are typically required. Strong observational skills, reliability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure that fire hazards are promptly identified and reported, maintaining safety in homes or job sites under fire risk.

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AspectFrom Home Firewatch LaborerOn-Site Firewatch Laborer
Work EnvironmentRemote, often monitoring via digital systemsOn-site, physically present at the fire site
Required CertificationsBasic fire safety and monitoring certificationsSame certifications, plus on-site safety training
Job DutiesMonitoring fire activity remotely, reporting issuesPatrolling, observing, and responding to fire hazards
Industry UsageEmerging in remote monitoring scenariosTraditional firewatch roles at fire sites

The main difference between a From Home Firewatch Laborer and an On-Site Firewatch Laborer lies in the work environment and job duties. The remote role involves monitoring fire activity from a distance, while the on-site position requires physical presence at the fire location. Both roles typically require similar certifications, but the on-site role emphasizes safety training specific to physical firewatch duties.

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To get hired as a from-home firewatch laborer, candidates should have relevant experience in fire safety or related fields, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be able to work independently. Employers may require certifications such as fire safety training and good communication skills, with job applications often submitted online or through staffing agencies. Physical fitness and the ability to work flexible hours can also be important factors in the hiring process.
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Infographic showing various From Home Firewatch Laborer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,541 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Hiring Firewatch

National City, CA

Labor One Staffing
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Job description

Labor One is hiring Firewatch for a shipyard in San Diego, California.

Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (619)657-5507 , (858)717-1672, or (619)484-7267
• Please send us a text if we don't answer*
Walk-ins Accepted! Apply today!
1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950
Office Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Job Summary
• Observes for sparks and flames during welding and works as a laborer to assist trades; sweeps, hoses and performs tasks related to clean up on-board ship, in drydock, on piers and throughout the shipyard.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
Qualification Standards
• High school graduate or GED with prior experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write (in English) and understand verbal instructions required.
• Requires observation skills, ability to respond quickly, housekeeping skills, good judgement and on-going safety awareness.
• Must be able to access and move around ship safely, work at heights and in confined areas with limited visibility.
• Must be clean shaven for respirator fit (modest mustache is fine).
Essential Job Tasks
• Assists in setting up equipment, including helping the welder running leads, hoses, operation of air an electric power tools; moves metal pieces for re-fitting; removes scrap from work area.
• Moves fire bottle to areas of work; observes for sparks from welding and grinding;extinguishes fire when necessary.
• Maintains a clean, hazard-free work area.
• Sorts, inspects and stacks lumber and metal scaffold components.
Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids
Fire retardant material, hoses, leads, cleaning equipment and supplies, lights, fire bottle. Metal, wood, scaffold sub-section, bolts, clips, hand tools, cable lines and rope lines.
Physical/Mental Involvement
Lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; standing, walking, climbing/balancing, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, eye/hand/foot coordination, seeing, hearing and speaking. Understanding written and verbal directions, recognizing and avoiding potential safety hazards, following established procedures.
Marginal Job Tasks
None identified.
Environmental Factors
Works 50% of the time inside, 50% outside, on board ship, drydock, balanced on scaffolding in shipyard. Exposed to wind, heat, constant wet and humid conditions, vibrations; works near constantly moving machinery, mechanical parts and traffic from other trades. Exposed to fumes, odors, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposed to constant loud machinery noise.
Labor One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Labor One specializes in matching skilled craft laborers with marine and industrial services needs throughout Texas, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and California. We ensure our clients receive the right candidates they need, while providing reliable work to our wide network of talent. At Labor One, our mission is to create partnerships between clients and staff within the marine and industrial services fields in order to create greater productivity and satisfaction for both. By utilizing a unique recruitment process, our mission is to create a wide network of vetted and qualified talent from which we can draw in order to create these mutually beneficial relationships. We envision, and are implementing, staffing solutions that deliver skilled, timely, and affordable labor to our clients. We also envision, and are implementing, a recruitment process that prepares job candidates for placement in jobs where their skills and training are useful, valued, and rewarded.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Brownsville, TX, US

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