Military Fighter/Driver/Oper -Department of Military Affairs (Non-Merit)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Greenville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Division is hiring four (4) Military Firefighter Driver Operator positions that, under general supervision of the Crew Chief, is responsible for the operation of specialized fire fighting equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Must have one year of experience in fire fighting operations.
• One hundred and fifty hours of documented fire service training will substitute for the one year of fire fighting operations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification.
• Prior to completion of probationary period, must obtain a Military driver's license, Department of Defense Fire Fighter II certification, Department of Defense Airport Fire Fighter certification, Department of Defense Driver/Operator (ARFF) certification and Department of Defense Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains apparatus, equipment and fire center in a readiness state to mitigate emergency incidents;
• Drives and operates fire apparatus at emergency incidents;
• Performs interior, exterior, aircraft, and wildland fire attack with crew chief's supervision for purpose of rescue and fire extinguishment;
• Performs first responder emergency medical support, hazardous materials, confined space, water and rope rescue response;
• Promotes fire prevention; inspects and pre-plans on site buildings, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishers;
• Responds to offsite emergencies responsive to requests pursuant to authorized mutual-aid agreements;
• Participates in training exercises and assessments with mutual-aid agreement partners;
• Participates in fire training activities, maintains certifications, reviews regulations and procedures pertaining to fire, emergency operations, and daily functions;
• May assume the duties and responsibilities of the crew chief in their absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED