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Fire Watchers

Job Category: Fire Protection
Posted on: 08/03/2026, expires on 11/01/2026 (79 days)

Location

Cooper

Cooper, NE (US-Region IV - West)
Facility Street Address: 72676 648A Avenue
Facility Zip Code: 68321

Compensation
$23.00 - $24.00 hourly

No Per Diem

How this pay comparestap to see

6th percentile

Bottom quartile for Safety & Health (contract) nationwide

Median hourly rate: $35.00/hr. Based on 18 disclosed postings (all years).

Source: pay disclosed in NukeWorker job postings

Employment Type

Temporary/Outage

About Cooper

GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)

$110

Lodging/Night

$68

M&IE/Day

$178

Total/Day

State Unemployment (NE max benefit, US DOL)

$526

Max Weekly

26 wk

Max Duration

$13,676

Max Total

The next refueling outage is scheduled to start Sep 26, 2026 and last for about 36 days.

View Cooper Facility Details (Brownville, NE)

Job description
Now hiring experienced Fire Watchers at Cooper in Brownville, NE for Fall Outage work.

PAY RATE: $23.00/HR-$24.00/HR
Locals Only, NO Per diem offered

Submit a resume to resume@dayzim.com and reference “Fire Watchers-Cooper” in the Subject of email.

FOR MORE INFO: 888-605-0272 / www.dayzimopenshop.com/

Job Description/Duties:

• Perform light duty work assignments.
• Observe all exits are clear and proper work permits are obtained prior to commencement of work.
• Follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• 6+ months labor or utility experience.
• Pass a nuclear background check and drug screening.
• High School diploma or GED.

We Care About Our Employees and It Shows!

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation, as a final offer amount may vary based on experience and geographic location.

This is a temporary assignment. All employees may become eligible for health & welfare benefits in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. The Day & Zimmermann Retirement Plan (401K) is available to all employees upon hire.

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Other requirements

Degree
High School / GED

Experience
>1 year

Security Clearance
Unspecified

Qualifications
Other

Contact information

resume@dayzim.com
Phone: 888-605-0272

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