As an employee for Dominion Fireworks, you will gain the necessary experience and education to be a certified pyrotechnician in charge of discharging firework displays in Virginia and around the East Coast. The work can be demanding but very rewarding. The long hours and heavy lifting is often met with special privileges such as travel to exciting locations and access to special events.

Dominion Fireworks is a close group of employees creating a family that works well together. If you have the desire to become a member of this company and you can meet the requirements, it will be an experience you will never forget!

What Will I Do?

• Pyrotechnicians are experts in indoor and outdoor firework displays.
• Working with the company, you will be responsible for creating, setting up, safely discharging and cleaning up firework displays.
• While a seemingly glorious occupation, it is important to remember that most of the work involves preparing the display, travel to the display sites and moving heavy objects. A small percentage of the time is spent actually firing the display.

What You Will Need to Succeed!

• Enthusiasm, patience, a strong desire to learn and strict adherence company and safety regulations are especially important.
• An understanding that entry-level work is often temporary, repetitive and requires a lot of “grunt work”.
• An artistic eye, creativity and vast knowledge of the equipment are crucial for producing a successful and memorable display.
• Pyrotechnicians must be detail-oriented and meticulous so they can establish safe environments.

Requirements

• There are no training or degree programs strictly in pyrotechnics so experience is the most common way to learn. A majority of knowledge is gained through field experience.
• You must be at least 21, have a clean criminal record and be willing to take random drug screens. Dominion Fireworks is a drug free company.
• A class “C” CDL with a Haz-Mat endorsement may be required after hiring. All fees associated with obtaining this license will be covered by the company.
• Compliance with Dominion Fireworks Policy and Procedures manual.

If you are ready to apply, please e-mail the company for an application and to set-up an informal interview!

Dominionfire@aol.com