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Engineer (Driver/Operator) - Volunteer
Uintah City Fire Department
2191 E 6550 South
Uintah, UT 84405
801-336-1589
Description
Under the direction of a Fire Captain, incumbent drives, operates, and maintains fire equipment and apparatus. Assists in the suppression of fires, the conduct of fire prevention programs, and the enforcement of fire prevention codes and ordinances. Does related work.
Incumbents of this class typically receive supervision from a Fire Captain. In general, the duties and responsibilities, work sites, working conditions, scope and levels of skills and responsibility required are identical with those of class of Firefighter, and reference may be made to that specific job description. In addition, incumbents are expected to successfully complete special education in motors, pumps, fire service hydraulics, and related special studies
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Responds to fire and other emergency alarms by driving assigned vehicle to required location.
Operates fire equipment and otherwise assists in the suppression of fires and in the protection of life and property.
Assumes primary responsibility for the servicing and maintenance of assigned fire equipment.
Assists in the maintenance of fire station and surrounding grounds.
Participates in the continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled rills and classes.
Instructs other fire personnel in the operation and care of fire apparatus and related equipment.
Inspects buildings, theaters, schools, hospitals, factories, places of public assemblage and storage, and residential units to determine and enforce compliance with safety laws and ordinances.
Is subject to emergency call while off duty.
Study and become familiar with the Department’s jurisdiction, e.g. streets, intersections, fire hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler systems.
Confer with superior officers on policy and procedural matters.
Maintain records, prepare reports, and make public and/or committee presentations.
Undertake or assist with special projects, reports and studies.
May assume on-call duty on a rotating basis.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Emergency medical aid equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer, telephone.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in office, vehicle, indoor and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is expose to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting, and loud at an emergency scene.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application; review of education and experience; appropriate testing and interviews; oral interview; background check; physical agility test; drug screening; final selection.
NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Uintah Fire Department and the volunteer, and is subject to change by the Uintah Fire Department as the needs of the Department and requirements of the job change.
Incumbents of this class typically receive supervision from a Fire Captain. In general, the duties and responsibilities, work sites, working conditions, scope and levels of skills and responsibility required are identical with those of class of Firefighter, and reference may be made to that specific job description. In addition, incumbents are expected to successfully complete special education in motors, pumps, fire service hydraulics, and related special studies
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Responds to fire and other emergency alarms by driving assigned vehicle to required location.
Operates fire equipment and otherwise assists in the suppression of fires and in the protection of life and property.
Assumes primary responsibility for the servicing and maintenance of assigned fire equipment.
Assists in the maintenance of fire station and surrounding grounds.
Participates in the continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled rills and classes.
Instructs other fire personnel in the operation and care of fire apparatus and related equipment.
Inspects buildings, theaters, schools, hospitals, factories, places of public assemblage and storage, and residential units to determine and enforce compliance with safety laws and ordinances.
Is subject to emergency call while off duty.
Study and become familiar with the Department’s jurisdiction, e.g. streets, intersections, fire hydrants, water mains, and sprinkler systems.
Confer with superior officers on policy and procedural matters.
Maintain records, prepare reports, and make public and/or committee presentations.
Undertake or assist with special projects, reports and studies.
May assume on-call duty on a rotating basis.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Emergency medical aid equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer, telephone.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in office, vehicle, indoor and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is expose to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office setting, and loud at an emergency scene.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application; review of education and experience; appropriate testing and interviews; oral interview; background check; physical agility test; drug screening; final selection.
NOTE: Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Uintah Fire Department and the volunteer, and is subject to change by the Uintah Fire Department as the needs of the Department and requirements of the job change.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT
Requirements
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and work experience which would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of:
Modern principles, practices, and techniques of fire department administration, organization and operation.
Modern methods and equipment used in fire suppression, prevention, investigation, and emergency medical services.
Principles and practices of public administration, including personnel, employee relations, and budgetary control.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Utah Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid Systems.
Ability to:
Work within a budget.
Plan, organize, and direct an effective and comprehensive fire service program including suppression, prevention, investigation, emergency medical services and maintenance functions.
Effectively manage personnel, including the maintenance of discipline and performance standards.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Develop effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Establish and maintain effective public relations.
Work irregular or protracted hours and respond directly to emergencies.
Perform occasional heavy and hazardous physical labor.
Meet and maintain physical standards.
Make fast and effective decisions.
Required License:
Possession of a valid, appropriate state of Utah Driver’s License
UFRA/Equivalent Certification as: Firefighter 2, Hazardous Materials Operations (Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumper Preferred)
Completion of UFD Engineer Manipulative Skills Sign off Certification in accordance with UFD training operations policies and guidelines.
Utah/NREMT certification at least: Emergency Medical Responder (EMT Basic Preferred)
Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and work experience which would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of:
Modern principles, practices, and techniques of fire department administration, organization and operation.
Modern methods and equipment used in fire suppression, prevention, investigation, and emergency medical services.
Principles and practices of public administration, including personnel, employee relations, and budgetary control.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Utah Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid Systems.
Ability to:
Work within a budget.
Plan, organize, and direct an effective and comprehensive fire service program including suppression, prevention, investigation, emergency medical services and maintenance functions.
Effectively manage personnel, including the maintenance of discipline and performance standards.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Develop effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Establish and maintain effective public relations.
Work irregular or protracted hours and respond directly to emergencies.
Perform occasional heavy and hazardous physical labor.
Meet and maintain physical standards.
Make fast and effective decisions.
Required License:
Possession of a valid, appropriate state of Utah Driver’s License
UFRA/Equivalent Certification as: Firefighter 2, Hazardous Materials Operations (Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumper Preferred)
Completion of UFD Engineer Manipulative Skills Sign off Certification in accordance with UFD training operations policies and guidelines.
Utah/NREMT certification at least: Emergency Medical Responder (EMT Basic Preferred)
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