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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location:
- Williston, ND
- Salary:
- $15 minimum per hour DOE
- Date posted:
- Nov 30 2010
- Date expires:
- Dec 31 2010 (This job post already expired)
EMPLOYER
- Company:
-
City of Williston
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Williston Airport is accepting applications for a part-time Firefighter. The complete job description follows. The application form is found at http://www.cityofwilliston.com/Jobs.aspx. All applicants must complete the application form. To be granted veterans preference, the required forms, letters, or certificates must be submitted with the application. The position will be open until filled. Completed applications should be sent to
Airport Manager Rick Marburger
PO Box 1306
Williston, ND 58802
The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. The City of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary: Performs all aspects of firefighting.
Supervision Received: Airport Fire Chief
Supervision Exercised: None
Essential Job Functions:
1. Conducts all phases of firefighting to protect lives and property at Sloulin Field International Airport according to the rules and regulations set forth by the FAA under FAR Part 139.
2. Responsible for daily duties.
3. Participates in fire classes, fire practice, fire prevention, fire inspections and outside department activities.
4. Conducts all phases of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit. These duties include, but are not limited to, training, equipment/apparatus testing and upkeep, equipment, vehicle and building cleaning and upkeep, working scheduled shifts (as well as on call for non-scheduled shifts), wildlife management, and maintaining lines of communications with all governmental agencies involved, maintaining required documentation. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
5. Inspects runways,/taxiways, lighting, braking action, grounds, buildings/hangars, fueling operations, and any other inspections as required by laws.
6. Operates mowers, loaders, snow removal equipment, and other equipment as requested/required.
7. Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Note: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Peripheral Job Duties: None listed
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time and under conditions of extreme heat, cold or smoke. Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public..
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: None
Necessary Special Requirement: Must be able to obtain FAA ARFF certification as required.
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Fire truck, mower, front end loader, snow blower, snow plow, fire truck and hand tools.
Physical Demands: Employee must be able to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, use hand to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment: The employee is often required to work near moving mechanical parts and work in outdoor weather conditions, is subject to fumes or airborne particles, and occasionally works in high, precarious places, with toxic or caustic chemicals and with the risk of electrical shock. The noise level ranges from moderate to loud noise.