Firefighter - Steel Mill - Porter County

Allied Universal • Burns Harbor, IN

2d • $23

About The Position

Allied Universal® is currently looking for Firefighters . The Firefighter position will include, but not limited to, the following: Firefighters will be responsible for the response to all hazardous material incidents as well as rescue situations involving but not limited to confined space incidents, aerial or high angle incidents, water related incidents, vehicle entrapment, and equipment entrapment. Firefighters will be responsible for the response to all fire prevention and suppression activities of whatever kind or nature relating to structures, buildings, and other assets located on the plant property. Firefighters will be expected to acquire a working knowledge of the fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems on the plant property including system operation, system deactivation, system support activities, and system restoration. Firefighters will be responsible for the completion of various fire maintenance duties. These duties will include but not be limited to: the pickup, refilling, servicing, delivery and required testing of plant fire extinguishers; low pressure hydrostatic testing; refilling SCBA inspection and recharging of C02 cartridges used in Ansul fire extinguish fire alarm system testing; hydrant testing; fire department connection inspections; Hose reel inspections and any other reasonable fire maintenance related tasks. Firefighters will be responsible for completing all fire, fire maintenance and fire system related reports associated with their work duties. Qualified applicants for the Firefighter position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment
• Must have a clean criminal record.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen/background check.
• Individual must be able to pass a State level fit test and yearly NFPA Physical
• Must have Fire I & II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, a valid EMT or EMR certification
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees