Fire Fighter/Driver Operator

Bell County ESD #1/Salado Fire Department
3520 FM 2484, Salado, Texas 76571

Fire Chief Jim Franz

Job Title: Fire Fighter/Driver Operator

Department: Fire Department

Status/Schedule: Full-time, 48/96

Salary Range: 60k – 65k

TCDRS Retirement (2.5:1 Match @ 7%)

Vacation Leave/Sick Leave/Paid Holidays

Recruiting for 6 Positions

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position provides for safe response of firefighting apparatus to Fire and EMS incidents and for effective operations of Pumper and special firefighting apparatus at emergencies and routine assignments. This position requires the ability to work shifts and contribute to a team approach in performing daily duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Performs the duties of a fire fighter, but has additional responsibilities of driving, operating and maintaining fire department apparatus in a state of readiness.

Respond to all alarms for fire, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services with designated equipment while on duty and individually when off duty as directed.

As assigned, drive fire apparatus, locate apparatus at a fire; connects to fire hydrant, operates pumps to maintain desired pressures to support fire suppression activities.

Perform required apparatus maintenance; cleaning of apparatus, inventory checks and inspections, maintaining apparatus in a condition of readiness, report mechanical failures or difficulties and missing or damaged equipment through proper chain of command.

As assigned, provide fire suppression activities, emergency medical services, and light to heavy rescue functions.

As assigned, perform fire prevention activities, company level inspections and pre-plans as assigned, and participate in public education for members and groups in the community.

Performs related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience/License/Certifications:

Authorized to work in the U.S.

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Valid Texas Class B Driver's License

Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Structure Firefighter certification

Texas Commission on Fire Protection Driver/Operator-Pumper certification

Current Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician certification

Current American Heart Association certified BLS Provider

Certifications required within 180 days of employment:

NIMS- 100, 200, 700 and 800

Physical Conditions:

Essential and other important duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for adequate physical performance abilities including moderate and heavy lifting

Bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing

Ability to run, walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles

Adequate speech, hearing and eyesight required

Carry, push, pull, drag, or hold moderate to heavy weight objects

Strenuous and/or heavy exertion factors are required to perform this job

Maintain mental capacity that permits making sound judgments regarding work and have regular attendance

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background and other screenings. The following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

Criminal background – click link for disqualification list

Driver License History

Public Safety Background Investigation

Physical

Drug Screening

Reference Checks

Submit applications with copies of required certifications and a copy of online 3 year driving record. Applicants may be excluded from consideration for employment for criminal convictions.

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