Firefighter: Valdez Marine Terminal

DUS Website • Valdez, AK

1d • $88,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Fire Captains, Firefighters will provide asset protection to client facilities, property and the right-of-way and provide primary Fire and Rescue emergency response. This is a rotational position in Valdez, AK, working a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule. Transportation to and housing in Valdez is not provided. Annual pay range to start is $88,000 - $92,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and show proficiency in the ability to operate, to the client’s satisfaction, all fire vehicles and specialized apparatus where required
• State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification
• State of Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician 1 (a.k.a. Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Class II)
• Emergency Trauma Technician Certification or ability to obtain with 120 days of hire
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or ability to obtain
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English

Responsibilities

• Provide primary fire and rescue emergency response
• Maintain emergency response apparatus and equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance on fire system as assigned
• Perform monthly/annual inspections and maintenance of fire extinguishers
• Assist in delivering emergency response training to fire brigade and rescue team members.
• Assist in preparing pre-emergency plans
• Assist Alyeska Fire Safety Team in monitoring work in progress for compliance with work permits, policies, and regulations
• Maintain a high degree of physical capability and agility
• Shall be examined and certified as medically and physically fit as required by the NFPA Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades 2000 Edition, Sections 2-5 and 2-5.3. Physical fitness will be based on job-related physical performance requirements established by Alyeska’ Fire Manager and Corporate Medical Director. The medical and physical fitness certifications will be repeated annually as per NFPA 600 Sections 2-5.2 and 2-5.3.3.
• Perform high angle and confined space rescues
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

Benefits

• Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability insurance.
• Full-time regular employees are provided access to our employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees