Weekend Boiler Operator — 12-Hour Shifts (Fri–Sun)

Baillie-Lumber-3; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Benefits package

Job summary

Baillie-Lumber-3 in Kentucky is seeking a dependable Weekend Boiler Watchman to monitor and feed the boiler supporting lumber-drying kilns. This role is essential to keep the drying operation safe, consistent, and running over weekend shifts.

Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts (36 hours weekly). Two openings: one day shift and one night shift. Responsibilities include monitoring gauges, fuel, alarms, recording readings, and communicating concerns to maintenance.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and reliability for weekend shifts.
• Ability to stay alert during 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete logs.
• Comfortable working independently while communicating with the team.
• Work around heat, dust, and noise with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels and alarms.
• Feed fuel into the boiler system and maintain consistent fueling.
• Perform routine checks on boiler, kiln, and related equipment.
• Record readings and report concerns to maintenance or management.
• Follow procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
• Keep the work area clean and hazard-free.
• Communicate equipment status during shift changes.
• Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout where applicable.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Safety-minded

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Loader/Skid steer operation

Job description

Baillie-Lumber-3 in Kentucky is seeking a dependable Weekend Boiler Watchman to monitor and feed the boiler supporting lumber-drying kilns. This role is essential to keep the drying operation safe, consistent, and running over weekend shifts.

Schedule: Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts (36 hours weekly). Two openings: one day shift and one night shift. Responsibilities include monitoring gauges, fuel, alarms, recording readings, and communicating concerns to maintenance.