Firestop Installer — Travel-Ready, Blueprint Skills

Chaparral Company; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaparral Company is seeking a physically capable caulking installer to join our field team. You will install firestop caulking at penetrations and joints, inspect work for UL Design compliance, and read blueprints and life-safety drawings.

Access to elevated work areas may require using boom lifts, scaffolds, or ladders; lifting up to 15 pounds is routine. Preferred candidates hold OSHA 10/30 certification and have prior firestop experience; willingness to travel on short notice is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and life-safety drawings.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Firestop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install caulking at penetrations and joints using bulk caulk gun, sausage packs, or standard tubes.
• Inspect completed work to ensure installation meets UL Design requirements.
• Read blueprints/life safety drawings to ensure proper application.
• Access elevated work areas using boom lifts, scissor lifts, swing stages, scaffolds, or ladders.
• Lift and move up to 15 pounds regularly as part of duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Life safety drawings

Physical stamina

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ladders and scaffolding

Boom/scissor lifts

Job description

Chaparral Company is seeking a physically capable caulking installer to join our field team. You will install firestop caulking at penetrations and joints, inspect work for UL Design compliance, and read blueprints and life-safety drawings.

Access to elevated work areas may require using boom lifts, scaffolds, or ladders; lifting up to 15 pounds is routine. Preferred candidates hold OSHA 10/30 certification and have prior firestop experience; willingness to travel on short notice is a plus.