Firefighter - Steel Mill - Porter County

Allied Universal; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Allied Universal in Burns Harbor, IN seeks Firefighters for a full-time, 24/48 shift. Compensation is $24.03/hour with weekly pay; a valid Indiana driver’s license and EMT or EMR certification are required, with company support for training as needed.

Firefighters will respond to hazardous incidents, support fire prevention, and perform fire maintenance tasks on plant property. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, clean background, and the ability to pass a state-level

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws and regulations.
• Must have a clean criminal record and pass drug screen/background check.
• State level fit test and NFPA Physical yearly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hazardous material incidents and rescue situations.
• Handle fire prevention and suppression activities on plant property.
• Complete fire maintenance duties (extinguisher service, SCBA refills, extinguishing cartridge checks, alarm testing, hydrant testing).
• Prepare and submit fire, maintenance and system reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire I & II

Hazmat Awareness

Hazmat Operations

EMT or EMR certification

Osha 10

Job description

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Great opportunity to expand your career in the Fire Industry!

$24.03 / Hour

Weekly Pay!!

Full Time Position – Must be able to work 24/48 schedule)

Must have a valid driver's license for at least one year

Must have certification as Firefighter II (State of Indiana)

Must have Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations

Must have Osha 10 - Will help!

Must have a current EMT or EMR certification - If you do not have EMT or EMR we can put you in our next EMR class and discuss our probationary firefighter positions.

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 extingu
• 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:
• 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
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
  *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. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.

  Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Company's retirement plans
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

  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. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

  Minimum Requirements:

  • 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. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
  • As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
  • Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
    *A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only

  Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Company's retirement plans
  • Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
  • 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

  Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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