Firefighter Driver Operator

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Wasilla (AK)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 81,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Mat-Su Borough is seeking a dedicated firefighter to operate as part of a 56-hour Kelly shift schedule in Wasilla, Alaska. You will drive and operate assigned fire apparatus, respond to emergencies, perform firefighting tasks, and participate in training and public safety education.

Qualifications include Alaska Firefighter I and Driver/Operator certifications, a high school diploma, and a valid Alaska driver’s license.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training.
Three years in the occupational field, with at least one year as a firefighter.
Valid Alaska driver’s license; 19+ with one year driving experience.
State of Alaska Firefighter I certification required at hire.
State of Alaska Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certification required at hire (Aerial, Driver, Pumper, Mobile Water Supply). Out-of-state applicants must be Pro-Board or IFSAC certified.
ETT certification preferred at time of hire.
Completion of ICS 100 & IS 700 within 90 days, and ICS 200 & IS 800 within 1 year of hire.
Background check, drug screen, respirator fit test, PAT, and NFPA 1582 exam; annual testing.
Baseline audiometry, Hepatitis B vaccination, and TB screening as required.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergencies including fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, rescues, and public service calls.
Drives fire/rescue apparatus to scenes and during routine duties.
Sets up and operates equipment at emergencies; handles pumps, aerial devices, generators, and hoses.
Performs pump hydraulics calculations and safety procedures per SOPs.
Inspects, maintains, inventories, and loads firefighting and EMS equipment.
Renders medical assistance to the level of certification.
Maintains PPE and participates in training classes and drills.
Assists in fire prevention programs and building inspections.

Skills

Emergency response

Firefighting

Equipment operation

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Alaska Firefighter I certification

State of Alaska Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certification (Aerial/Driver/Pumper/Mobile Water Supply)

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for driving and operating assigned fire apparatus in response to emergency calls and for operating as a firefighter.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

This is a 56-hour position (Kelly Shift Schedule)

$74,472.32 - $80,611.23 Annual DOE

Pay Grade

N1 - N5 FF - DOE

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.

Three (3) years of experience in the occupational field, with a minimum of one (1) year as a firefighter. Relevant experience may include experience in fire, emergency, and rescue response and operations; fire training, protection, and suppression; or work in airport or military engineering environments involving fire safety systems, emergency response coordination, or hazardous materials management. Experience in building construction trades may also be considered if work demonstrates understanding of structural integrity, fire behavior in buildings, or how various construction materials respond to fire suppression efforts.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Possession of State of Alaska Firefighter I certification required at time of hire.

Possession of State of Alaska Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator certification required at the time of hire. This is inclusive of levels: Aerial, Driver, Pumper, and Mobile Water Supply. Out of state applicants must be Pro-Board or IFSAC certified.

Possession of Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification preferred at the time of hire.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire, and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, respirator fit test, physical ability test (PAT), and NFPA 1582 physical exam in addition to an annual respirator fit test, PAT test and NFPA 1582. Must complete a baseline audiometry screening and will be required to undergo annual testing as part of the Hearing Conservation Program. Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responds to various emergencies and calls for service, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, rescues, public service assists, etc.
Drives assigned fire/rescue apparatus to emergency scenes and during routine duties.
Positions, sets up, and operates apparatus and equipment at emergency scenes.
Performs a variety of technical and manual labor duties to operate fire pumps, aerial devices, generators, hand and power tools, and hoses.
Calculates appropriate pump discharge pressures for given fire flows utilizing hydraulics calculations and standard operating guidelines.
Inspects, maintains, cleans, stocks and loads a variety of firefighting, rescue and EMS related tools, equipment and supplies.
Renders emergency medical assistance to level of certification.
Wears and maintains various types of personal protective equipment and clothing.
Participates and assists in training classes and drills.
Cleans, maintains and performs minor repairs to fire station and grounds.
Delivers public fire and life safety education programs, tours, lectures, etc.
Operates hose lines, fire streams, forcible entry tools, ventilation fans/blowers, salvage and overhaul equipment, hand tools, power tools and other equipment.
Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
Participates in building inspections and assists with fire prevention programs.
Tests and inventories hoses.
Performs related duties.

The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.

Health Insurance

The Borough offers group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Employees may decline any or all of these coverages. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month.

Life & AD&D

All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.

Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.

Retirement

PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 0.86%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $94.92 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - 0.69%.

PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.

For further information, go to the state of Alaska's website at www.state.ak.us/drb.

Alaska Supplemental Benefits System

The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.

SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.

Deferred Compensation Plan

The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $23,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $7,500. ROTH plan $7,000.

Holidays

The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.

Emergency services Employees working a 56 hour/week schedule shall be compensated for holidays in the following manner:

The Employer shall credit the personal leave account with eight (8) hours for each full pay period of service. Holiday hours shall not be credited for periods of time the Employee is on leave without pay, suspension, or injury leave.
When an emergency services Employee who works a 56 hour/week schedule is scheduled to work one of the holidays and does not work, his/her personal leave account shall be charged for twenty-four hours unless the absence is because of bereavement.
When an emergency services Employee who works a 56 hour/week is called in to work (is not normally scheduled to work)on one of the holidays, he/she shall be paid at a rate 2.5 times his/her normal hourly rate.

Personal Leave

Personal leave will begin accruing the first day of employment, however, it will not be available for use until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:

Length of Employment 40‑Hour Employees 56‑Hour Employees

0 through 1 year 6 Hours per pay period 8.4 Hours per pay period

1 through 2 years 6.93 Hours per pay period 9.7 Hours per pay period

3 through 5 years 8.77 Hours per pay period 12.28 Hours per pay period

6 through 10 years 9.7 Hours per pay period 13.57 Hours per pay period

11 years and longer 11.64 Hours per pay period 16.3 Hours per pay period

Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.

Do you hold a current State of Alaska Firefighter I certification?

Do you hold a current State of Alaska FADO certificate inclusive of each level: Aerial, Driver, Pumper, and Mobile Water Supply?

If applying out of state, are you certificates Pro-Board or IFSAC? Please ensure certificates are attached to your application.