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Firewatch

Rapid City, SD

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy ... from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. · Starts engine to activate ...

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Soda Springs, ID · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

... from supervisor Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic knowledge of hand tools and power ... Experience on an industrial construction site Experience as a laborer or holewatch/firewatch Formal ...

Laborer 1

Soda Springs, ID · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

... from supervisor Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Basic knowledge of hand tools and ... Experience as a laborer or holewatch/firewatch • Formal/technical education. Physical ...

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$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods * Reliable attendance and strong ... Previous construction, labor, concrete, or industrial experience preferred Preferred Experience

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Goldsboro, NC · Remote

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

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Tarboro, NC · Remote

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods * Reliable attendance and strong ... Previous construction, labor, concrete, or industrial experience preferred Preferred Experience

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Rocky Mount, NC · Remote

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods * Reliable attendance and strong ... Previous construction, labor, concrete, or industrial experience preferred Preferred Experience

Firewatch

Lumberton, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative ... This role also requires versatility, as it includes general labor duties and the ability to work ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy ... from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. • Starts engine to activate ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy ... from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. · Starts engine to activate ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy ... from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. · Starts engine to activate ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy ... from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. · Starts engine to activate ...

Firewatch

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy ... from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture. • Starts engine to activate ...

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How much do from home firewatch laborer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home firewatch laborer?

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.

What is the difference between From Home Firewatch Laborer vs On-Site Firewatch Laborer?

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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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, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,541 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Overview

Company Overview

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined-cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. We invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders.

The MasTec Industrial operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects,
tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites operating hand and power tools of all types including air
hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment and a variety
of other equipment and instruments, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, cleaning up rubble and assisting
other craft workers.


Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs any combination of following duties to assist in general labor and fire watch duties.

· Moves work pieces, tools, and supplies, manually or by hand truck.

· Lifts, moves, and holds, or clamps work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer, and wedges.

· Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease, using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper, or chemical solutions.

· Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture.

· Starts engine to activate electric generators. Removes, tags or marks, and moves finished work.

· Under supervision, may attach grappling equipment to objects preparatory to movement by crane.

· Digs trenches, places shoring, and lowers tools and materials to workers in excavations and vaults.

· Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site, according to instructions. Carries various tools, supplies and equipment.

· Assists in maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and fabricating metal equipment. Learns to maintain equipment.

· Learns to work with tools of the trade.

· May be required to perform other general maintenance or repair tasks. Obtains stores and safeguards supplies, materials, and equipment

· Determines methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned maintenance, repair, or construction.

· Perform fire watch and hole watch duties including proper placement of fire blankets, operating fire extinguishers,

· Initiates emergency response actions, other duties as required.

· Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.

· Other duties as assigned by Foreman or Superintendent

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· 0-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience


Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.

· When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.

· Set a personal example of safe behavior.

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

· Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume

· Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

· Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

· Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

· May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.

· Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.

· Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.

· This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).

· Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

· May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.

· Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.

· Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.

· Keep good balance and work at heights.

· See well (either naturally or with correction).

· Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)

· Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $21.00 / hour, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

?mode=job&iis=LinkedIn+Recruiter&iispid=801309Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.

· When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.

· Set a personal example of safe behavior.

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

· Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's and ability to perform these operations using units weight measurement and volume

· Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form

· Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards

· Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

· May need to maintain physical strength and stamina; Use arms, hands, and legs fully; Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.

· Stamina to perform this task repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.

· Uncontrolled environmental conditions: Constant change in weather and site conditions.

· This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

· Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to- safety toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).

· Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

· May need to work at heights and must be able to abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; must be able to wear and utilize all safety equipment required for work at heights.

· Evaluate information based on measurable standards; and see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.

· Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.

· Keep good balance and work at heights.

· See well (either naturally or with correction).

· Hear well (either naturally or with correction.)

· Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

HOURS:

This position is a Full-Time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week. Schedule is subject to projects requirements.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $21.00 / hour, commensurate with experience
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program
  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onbo...


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