Technician, EMT/ Fire & Safety - 2nd Shift

Day & Zimmermann Company; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking an on-site Safety EMT specialist responsible for safety oversight at the facility, conducting daily safety walk-throughs, and developing procedures to safeguard operations. The role includes coordinating fire and tornado drills, performing medical duties, and ensuring compliance with NFPA and OSHA standards, DoD requirements, and training programs.

Candidates should hold Kansas EMT certification, be eligible for DoD certifications within 12 months, and have

Qualifications

• State of Kansas EMT certified.
• First Responder certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• DoD Certification training including HAZMAT Awareness and Operations within 12 months.
• Familiar with NFPA Standards for training and job performance.
• Familiar with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent daily safety walk-thrus of production, support services and maintenance shops - identifying safety issues and taking appropriate actions (seeking approval of Safety Manager as needed), ensuring compliance with SOPs, OSHA, and DoD Safety regulations.
• Plans and conducts fire and tornado drills along with other Safety training to include CPR/First Aid Training. Prepares and coordinates Fire Prevention Week activities.
• Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections plant wide, assuring compliance.
• First Responder for all alarms and emergency calls. Administers emergency medical care at scene of emergency and while transporting to medical facility in accordance with basic EMT standard of care and authorized protocols.
• Knowledgeable about all practices and methods regarding training and job performance in accordance with NFPA and OSHA Standards.
• Perform medical duties including new hire and annual physicals, drug screening and assessments.

Skills

EMT certification

First Responder

DoD Certification (HAZMAT)

NFPA Standards knowledge

OSHA rules knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Assumes primary on-site responsibility for safety at the facility for a minimum of 3 days a week. Takes an active role in development, review and implementation of written procedures, design of facilities and hazard assessments to insure the safety of all operations. Performs all duties of an EMT. Responsible for providing fire prevention and OSHA support for the Safety Department.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent daily safety walk-thrus of production, support services and maintenance shops - identifying safety issues and taking appropriate actions (seeking approval of Safety Manager as needed), ensuring compliance with SOPs, OSHA, and DoD Safety regulations. 20%
• Plans and conducts fire and tornado drills along with other Safety training to include CPR/First Aid Training. Prepares and coordinates Fire Prevention Week activities. 10%
• Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections plant wide, assuring compliance. 10%
• First Responder for all alarms and emergency calls. Administers emergency medical care at scene of emergency and while transporting to medical facility in accordance with basic EMT standard of care and authorized protocols. 20%
• Knowledgeable about all practices and methods regarding training and job performance in accordance with NFPA and OSHA Standards. 20%
• Perform medical duties including new hire and annual physicals, drug screening and assessments. 20%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• State of Kansas EMT certified.
• Certified as First Responder or able to obtain certification within 60 days
• Must successfully complete training required to be DoD Certified including but not limited to HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations training within 12 months of hire.
• Be familiar with all practices and methods regarding training and job performance i/a/w NFPA Standards.
• Be familiar with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or equivalent. Required
• Previous fire fighting experience Preferred

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R
  (Regular)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) O/C
  (Often/
  Critical)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C
  (Often/
  Critical)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object's size, shape, texture etc.) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Walking R
  (Regular)
• Hearing R
  (Regular)
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Talking R
  (Regular)
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Other N/A
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
• Other NA
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or work site R (Regular)
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) I/C
  (Intermittent/
  Critical)
• Other N/A

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