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Assistant Crew Chief

Waterway Twin Tier
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Company Background: Waterway works with local fire departments across the country to meet their National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) testing requirements. Quality service to the fire departments is the primary focus for Waterway.

Position Overview: Waterway is looking for a driven and reliable individual who wants to be part of a team that makes communities and firefighters safe through testing their hose, ground ladders, nozzles, and more. Operating in an 8–10-person team. The Assistant Crew Chief must be able to step in and run the crew in the absence of the Crew Chief.

In addition to supporting our local fire departments, Waterway’s primary goal is to ensure our team members are working in a safe, professional, and fun environment. We take it very seriously to make sure that our team has everything they need to complete their job. 

The Assistant Crew Chief duties:

  • Drive a DOT registered vehicle to and from jobs
  • Lead a crew of 8-10 in daily tasks
  • Daily set-up/tear down of equipment at test site
  • Work on and around fire trucks
  • Testing and inspecting fire hose
  • Unloading and reloading hose on fire trucks
  • Test ground ladders and other equipment
  • Focus on working at an efficient pace
  • Fire department experience is preferred though not required.

Position Requirements: 

  • Demonstrated experience managing a team of junior/seasonal employees 
  • Ability to work and manage a team independently 
  • Strong logistical skills and attention to detail 
  • Comfortable working outdoors with your hands, handling heavy fire equipment 
  • Proficiency with scheduling programs, email, and use of digital applications for work 
  • Driver’s License and a clean driving record 
  • Ability to acquire a DOT Medical Card (includes test for cannabis) 

Preferred Experience:

  • Direct experience working with professional or volunteer fire departments is highly preferred but not required 
  • Experience directly interfacing with customers/managing customer accounts 
  • Experience working independently while delivering results 

Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Workplace - We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26

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