Fire Engineer

JOB SUMMARY This is experienced firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, and driving and operating fire fighting apparatus. Employee works a rotating schedule of 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Performs prolonged and difficult work under hazardous conditions. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Employee is exposed 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 and may involve strenuous exertion under such handicaps as cramped surroundings. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is reasonable anticipated that the individual will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials in the course of duties. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, during day, evening and night shifts. Although Engineers are experienced fire fighters, part of the time is spent in supervised training, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and cleaning and maintaining quarters. Work is normally performed with moderate supervision in accordance with well defined procedures. General assignments are received from the Fire Officer both in emergency operations and at stations. The Fire Engineers rank includes all firefighting specialists, e.g., operators of firefighting apparatus or those in the performance of exceptional duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Drives pumper, snorkel, or ladder truck, transporting personnel and equipment to and from an emergency. Responsible for pump operation, including pump hook-up, laying hose, and supplying adequate water pressure in emergencies. Set up rehab and function as rapid intervention team member when required. Performs routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions required to assure the operational status of fire department vehicles. Performs fire suppression and other emergency operations (medical care and hazardous materials support) particularly when not operating the pump. Searches and rescue persons in danger. Administers first aid to injured persons. Performs salvage and overhaul. Performs general maintenance on fire station and Fire Department property, including making minor repairs, washing and painting station walls and floors, testing fire apparatus, and cutting grass and maintaining station grounds. Performs basic domestic chores around the station, maintaining an atmosphere of cleanliness and orderliness. Performs support functions on fire scene unless directed by Captain. May be authorized as person in charge in absence of Fire Captain upon recommendation by Fire Captain and approval of Fire Chief. Participates in fire drills and attends classes in fire fighting, emergency and medical care and related subjects. Attends public gatherings to ensure observance of fire safety requirements. Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to: Graduation from high school or GED; Must be able to meet the requirements outlined in NFPA 1002; two (2) years’ experience in firefighting as a fire fighter and must obtain Florida Pump Operator Certification within one (1) year or one (1) year experience as a Fire Fighter and hold a Florida Pump Operator Certification. Special Requirement: Possess a valid Florida Driver License Must be Florida State Certified Fire Fighter II. Possession of a Florida EMT B license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of modern fire fighting principle, practices, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of Fire Department standard operating guidelines and policies. Working knowledge of the street system and physical lay-out of the City. Knowledge of computers, internet and office machines. Ability to learn a variety of fire fighting duties and methods, including the operation of fire fighting apparatus, within a reasonable working test period. Ability to perform the mechanical work involved in the operation and maintenance of fire fighting apparatus, equipment and tools. Ability to read and write reports in English. Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately, and with reasonable speed. Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods in various weather conditions without undue fatigue. Ability to drive fire vehicles of the type assigned while on duty. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms. Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working primarily with the whole hand. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discrimination in sound. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward and outward. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Speaking: Expressing and exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motions of the lower extremities and back muscles. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level. Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and /or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities and/or structures. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, fire vehicles and apparatus. Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed at one of two assigned fire station. Work will be performed inside and outside of station. Work will be performed in all weather conditions. Assumes risks inherent in fire service. Some stressful situations. Work may occur in heights. Work may occur in cramped tight spaces. HOURS WORKED Employee is assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts. Schedule is 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. Each shift begins at 7 am and ends the following day at 7 a.m. Employee from time to time may be assigned to a different shift based on the operation of the department. Department: Fire Classification: Fire suppression, safety and prevention. FLSA Non-Exempt. Pay Grade: 16 After an offer of employment and prior to commencement of the employment duties, applicant will be subject to completing and passing a physical examination, a drug screening for presence or absence of illegal drugs and a background check. It is a condition of employment for employee to refrain from reporting to work or working with the presence of drugs or alcohol in his or her body, and, if an injured employee refuses to submit to a test for drugs or alcohol, the employee forfeits eligibility for medical and indemnity benefits. Fire Engineer is subject to job applicant, random, reasonable suspicion, work related post-accident, and fitness for duty testing. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38,595.02 - $46,720.73 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Holidays Overtime Weekends as needed Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities License/Certification: Certified Fire Fighter II (Required) Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person