CAREERS AT BUCKEYE RESCUE
Work with Buckeye Rescue
We hire technicians from fire service, EMS, military, and safety backgrounds who are comfortable in heavy industry and serious about the people they stand by for.
What the work looks like
Straight answers before you apply, so you know what you're signing up for.
Scheduled standby
Most work is planned. You're on-site for permit-required entries and elevated work, rigged and ready for the length of the job.
Shutdowns & turnarounds
Outage work means long days, nights, and weekends for a stretch, then back to normal. These are the busiest weeks of the year.
Travel
Outage work means long days, nights, and weekends for a stretch, then back to normal. These are the busiest weeks of the year.
Conditions
Active plants, mills, and utility sites. Heat, noise, confined quarters, and full PPE. The work is physical and the standards are not negotiable.
Who we hire
Rescue technicians and safety professionals who already know industrial work and want to do it at a higher standard.
Fire service, EMS, military, safety, or industrial rescue experience
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Safety professionals — EHS, site safety, or safety-tech backgrounds welcome
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Confined space rescue certification, or the drive to earn it with us
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Current CPR/AED; EMT or paramedic a plus
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
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Able to wear full PPE and work in confined quarters and at height
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Background check and [drug screen] required
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Current openings
NO OPENINGS POSTED RIGHT NOW
We're always interested in qualified rescue technicians and safety professionals. Send your application and we'll reach out when a spot opens, which is usually ahead of shutdown season.
Rescue Technician — [Part-time / On-call]
This is part-time work, scheduled by job. It's a strong fit for firefighters, EMTs, industrial safety workers, or anyone with rescue/standby experience looking for flexible, well-paid shifts.
What you'll do:
Serve as the attendant (hole watch) during confined space entries — monitoring entrants, maintaining communication, and controlling access
Conduct atmospheric monitoring and log entry/exit
Recognize hazards and initiate emergency procedures when needed
Maintain and stage rescue and safety equipment
Follow OSHA confined space standards and client site protocols
You're a fit if you have:
Background in firefighting, EMS, industrial safety, or confined space work
Confined space, OSHA, and First Aid/CPR certifications (preferred, but we'll train the right person)
Reliability, situational awareness, and the discipline to stay alert during long shifts
Ability to work on-site across Northeast Ohio
Compensation: Competitive hourly, Flexible, job-based scheduling.
Apply
Tell us what you've done and when you're available. If your background fits, we'll set up a call and a walkthrough of how we work.
QUESTION ABOUT THE WORK
careers@backeyerescue.com
SERVICE AREA
Based in Northeast Ohio. Crews travel across Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and farther for shutdowns.
Buckeye Rescue is an equal opportunity employer.