Firefighter/Mechanic

North Slope Borough; Alaska (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality in Alaska is seeking a dedicated firefighter to perform emergency medical duties and maintain specialized firefighting equipment. The role involves responding to emergencies, conducting inspections, and ensuring the readiness of fire department vehicles. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in equipment repair. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve the community while working in diverse environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of vehicle and equipment repair experience.
• Ability to obtain Firefighter I and Emergency Trauma Technician certification.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Performs firefighting and emergency medical duties.
• Diagnoses and maintains firefighter equipment and vehicles.
• Operates and inspects emergency tools and equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing

Troubleshooting

Emergency Services Techniques

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Tools

Emergency Response Vehicles

Specialized Fire Department Equipment

Emergency Medical Tools

Job description

Performs firefighting and emergency medical duties; diagnoses, repairs and maintains specialized firefighter equipment and vehicles.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Responds to emergencies and performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties.

Provide specialized inspection, maintenance, and repair of Fire Department vehicles, fire stations, emergency equipment, and non-emergency equipment.

Maintain maintenance logs, schedules, reports, and other documents.

Maintain inventory and readiness of assigned equipment and related supplies.

Reviews status of vehicles and equipment, and recommends equipment replacement and repairs.

Assist with vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance training.

Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment.

Travel to Villages for Maintenance of Apparatus and Equipment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.

Skill in effectively diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance and repairs on Fire Department vehicles and equipment.

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Two years of heavy or light duty vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance work experience;

Ability to obtain certification as State of Alaska Firefighter I and Emergency Trauma Technician within one year of appointment;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.

May be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, dangerous machinery and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies.

Special Equipment and Tools Utilized:

Emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue equipment and emergency medical tools and gear; also specialized repair tools and equipment.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.