Firefighter

#1 Airport in North America and Indiana Chamber's Best Places to Work!Paid Childcare Reimbursements up to $10k/year, per child.Paid Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/yearGenerous Medical, Dental, Vision and RX Free Healthcare through Marathon HealthPet InsuranceUp to 5% Match Retirement PlanGenerous Paid Time Off Programs & MORE!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDaily, inspect and confirm the operating status of the truck assigned checking fluid levels by gauge and manually, operating pumps, ensuring that all required equipment is on board and that radios operate properly. Fuel and clean truck as necessaryThroughout the shift, maintain the fire station both inside and outside, mopping floors, washing windows, sweeping, dusting, maintaining storeroom, shoveling walks and cleaning the kitchen and restroomsRespond to emergency calls within the FAA time limits by getting to one's truck, bunkering, operating the truck, driving to the scene and employing the necessary rescue tactics ranging from spraying fire retarding agent, to stabilizing an injured party and packaging for transportation. Emergency calls may include, but are not limited to, airplane crash, building fire, automobile accident, occupational injury, passenger or crew injury.Respond to spills of fuel or hazardous substances and bomb threats. Build dikes or contain fuel or hazardous substances in such a manner as to prevent discharge into the surface drainage system. Respond to bomb threats by evacuating and securing the area and assisting the Police Bomb Squad.Conduct fire code inspections, escorts, safety seminars, training sessions Participate in continuous physical and mental trainingWork in Emergency Operations Center per NIMS guidelinesPerform any other function assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school or successful completion of a high school equivalency examAbility to perform all the physical and cognitive tasks outlined in the job descriptionAny combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this positionValid driver's license and a demonstrated good driving recordSuccessfully complete Airport Firefighter certification as prescribedSuccessfully complete, on an annual basis, required EMS In-service, once certified by the stateAbility to perform all the essential functions of the job outlined above without creating a direct threat to the safety of oneself or othersUncorrected vision of 20/100 or better and corrected vision of 20/40 or betterNIMS 100, 200, and 700, and 800 certificationsCertification of Firefighter IIPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Operate a motor vehicleOperate heavy equipmentOperate small equipment and power toolsOperate a computer keyboardOperate office equipmentLift and carry up to 160 poundsClimb ladders/stairsWalk, crawl, sit, stand, stoop, bend, squat, push, pull, jump, runSee, hear, talk, writeHave physical dexterity and agilityEye-hand coordinationOperate airport radioFile/storeOperate machineryCOGNITIVE TASKS Read and comprehendComprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructionsExercise good judgmentSet prioritiesEffectively communicateMake informative presentationsContinue technical and physical trainingControl high stress situationsProvide instructions and trainingDirectComplete formsMake decisionsWORK ENVIRONMENT Work as a teamRegular extended continuous work schedulesOutside and inside work sitesExposure to all type of weather and temperature conditionsExposure to dust, dirt, mudExposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substancesExposure to moving machinery, nip pointsExposure to high stress situationsExposure to life threatening situationWork in bulky, heavy protective clothingMultiple work sitesDIRECT REPORTSNoneThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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