Driver Operator – Georgia, GA

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.
• Firefighting is an inherently rigorous activity that demands adequate conditioning. Incumbent shall be able to perform the following Essential Job Tasks in addition to requirements outlined in NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications:
  • 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 102.2F.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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).

BENEFITS

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