Weekend Boiler Watchman

The Budd Group; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full-time hours

Benefits package

Job summary

The Budd Group is seeking a Weekend Boiler Watchman to monitor and feed the boiler that powers the lumber-drying kilns. The role requires attentiveness, safety-mindedness, and the ability to work independently over Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, feeding fuel, recording readings, and notifying maintenance of issues. This full-time position offers benefits and a stable weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance for Friday–Sunday shifts.
• Able to stay alert and attentive during a 12-hour shift.
• Capable of following instructions, logging readings, and recognizing abnormal conditions.
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with the team.
• Able to operate forklifts and loaders around heat, dust and noise.
• PMs on machinery throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dependable attendance

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team communication

Forklift operation

PMs on machinery

Safety procedures

Stamina for long shifts

Tools

Forklifts

Loader/Skid steer

Job description

Weekend Boiler Watchman

About the Position

We are seeking dependable individuals to monitor and feed the boiler that supplies heat to our lumber-drying kilns. This position helps keep our drying operation running safely and consistently throughout the weekend. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently. Reliable attendance and the ability to respond promptly to equipment concerns are essential.

Schedule

Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week.

Openings

One day-shift position and one night-shift position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.
• Feed fuel into the boiler system and keep fuel feeding consistently.
• Perform routine checks of the boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.
• Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.
• Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
• Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
• Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and availability every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete logs, and recognize unusual equipment conditions.
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with the team.
• Ability to perform duties that involve walking, standing, stairs, bending, and working around heat, dust, and noise, with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate forklifts, ability to operate loader/skid steer to load dust.
• Perform PMs on machinery throughout the facility.
• Previous boiler, kiln, sawmill, manufacturing, or equipment experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay- $16-18 per hour.
• Full Time Hours
• Full Plan of Benefits