Job Description:

• 1) Operates series of beehive kilns to produce charcoal: Places kindling in kiln and starts fire.

• 2) Seals top of kiln when specified heat is attained, using cement and hand trowel.

• 3) Observes color of smoke as it issues through draft holes in kiln bottom to ensure burning of charcoal as specified.

• 4) Opens and closes draft holes, using bricks, to regulate forming of charcoal.

• 5) Seals draft holes and cracks in kiln with cement to smother fire when charcoal has been formed.