Driver Operator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Fire Chief/ Program Manager, Driver Operator position assist in supervising and coordinating the activities of a fire company during an assigned shift, to include: participation in and directing personnel in rescue, fire suppression, fire prevention, station and equipment maintenance, training, and emergency medical care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, support vehicles, and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
• Drives to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selecting an alternate, when necessary, and positions vehicle considering factors, such as wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft.
• Leads a crew in the operation of pumps, foam generators, extended waterways, ground sweep nozzles, and other similar equipment.
• Determines proper pressures, the number of lines, and relays requirements to the booster pumper.
• When operating a crash truck, maneuvers vehicle to keep the fire in optimum range while ensuring that backflash or flashover will not occur.
• Maintains constant awareness of levels in self-contained breathing apparatus and warns other firefighters when tanks are close to empty.
• Assists in training other firefighters on driving vehicles and operating equipment.
• Participates as a member of the base HAZMAT Response Team as required.
• Participate in regular training and exercises as required.
• Performs and directs assigned crew in the performance of crash/rescue and firefighting duties at airfields and spaceports handling large or complex aircraft (e.g. fighters, bombers, cargo, passenger, rockets, space borne payloads, spacecraft).
• Air/Spacecraft carry large volumes of fuel(s), conventional weapons, radiological materials, and/or highly flammable or explosive cargo.
• Performs standby duty, when required, during aircraft and defueling, engine testing, welding and burning on fueled and/or armed aircraft, ammunition handling or other special circumstances.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the frequent changes in cockpit and spacecraft design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to determine how they affect the difficulty of rescue and firefighting.
• Directs water through turrets and handlines to cool weapons and ammunitions during rescue.
• Operates or deactivates specialized mechanisms and systems, such as hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, or oxygen supply systems.
• Sometimes uses special tools developed for the particular mechanism.
• Participate in regular training and exercises as required.
• Performs and leads assigned crew in structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include research and/or large industrial or space launch complexes.
• Performs prefire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
• May assist in the development of special protective services for structures imposing extreme hazards.
• Controls and extinguishes fires by operating hoses, ladders, and hydrants.
• Perform and leads assigned crew in the rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.
• Uses direct pressure and/or tourniquets to stop bleeding, checks windpipe for obstructions, performs CPR, and/or provides other appropriate assistance.
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.
• Performs and directs assigned crew in functional tests and inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment and housekeeping duties associated with assigned facilities.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Ensures federal, state, and local protection/prevention ordinances and building codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to.
• Use and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Wearing PPE and SCBA, perform firefighting tasks, rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions, including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged periods of time.
• Wearing an SCBA or HEPA filter mask
• Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological and non-biological hazards, and or heated gases, despite the use of PPE and SCBA.
• Climbing six or more flights of stairs while wearing PPE and SCBA, while carrying various tools and equipment weighing 20 to 40lbs.
• Wearing PPE that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2°F.
• Searching, finding, and rescue-dragging or carrying victims, up to and in excess of 200lbs, to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility.
• Advance water-filled hose lines up to 2.5".
• Climb ladders, operate at heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards.
• Function for prolonged periods of time, under extreme conditions without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medications, or hydration.
• Operate fire equipment and apparatus under emergency conditions.
• Solve critical, time-sensitive, complex problems during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces, that is further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
• Possess the ability to communicate while wearing PPE and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed fire protection systems.
• Function as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members.
• Work shifts, including during nighttime, can extend beyond 12 hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proboard, NPQ, and/or IFSAC Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Driver/Operator-Pumper, Driver/Operator-ARFF, Confined Space Rescue, Hazardous Materials Technician
• State of Georgia or NREMT certified, EMT-B or Paramedic
• Pass initial and annual background check.
• Possess a valid Georgia State driver's license.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Successfully complete annual medical physical.
• Pass initial and random drug tests annually.
• D/O Aerial in the qualification category
• Annually pass CPAT / Physical Agility Test).
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fire, heat and smoke, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and can include tight and or confined spaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and can be loud during training evolutions or at an emergency scene.
• Heavy work: Exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such as fire equipment and apparatuses.
• May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.
• Subject to high noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• May be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, often without breaks, and may be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk-up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• May be frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• May be occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
• Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract.
• Travel may be required.

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.