Job Title: EMS-Firefighter
Organization: Fire Department (51075305)
Essential Job Duties
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Fights fires, performs rescues and mitigates hazardous material incidents as directed by Fire Officer(s). Properly utilizes fire department equipment in emergencies and performs assigned inspection of equipment and facilities.
- Performs emergency response to fire, hazardous materials and medical calls on and off the plant site as directed, including management of trauma and medical patients while interfacing treatment with plant medical facility and/or area hospitals.
- Inventories, restocks and performs maintenance on equipment as assigned.
- Performs thorough inspections of equipment and facilities as assigned. Reports conditions to supervisor.
- Performs authorized repairs and reconditioning of equipment as directed.
- Keeps accurate and neat records as assigned.
- Attends scheduled off-plant training as required.
- Attends and successfully completes training classes as determined by the Training & Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2) and Management.
- Understands worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or another’s personal safety is jeopardized.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills And Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of the rules, regulations and other instructions governing the efficient duties of a firefighter.
- Knowledge of the nomenclature and purpose of all Fire Department equipment and the safe and efficient use of such equipment.
- Knowledge of the location of all alarm panels, fire hydrants and other related fire protection equipment.
- Knowledge of fire and disaster plans.
- Ability to perform physical functions commonly related to firefighting, hazardous materials work and medical emergencies, such as lifting at least 200 lbs., climbing, and manipulation of firefighting and hazardous material equipment.
- Hold a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Structure Firefighter certification or be certifiable (eligible to apply for certification) as a Basic Structure Firefighter in accordance with the Standards Manual for paid Fire Protection Personnel and complete certification requirements within 90 days of employment.
- Hold and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at minimum in the state of Texas or National Registry
- Obtain and maintain a Texas Class ‘B’ Driver’s License within 90 days.
- Maintain qualification in accordance with the Fire Protection Engineering and Training & Development Technology approved qualifications.
- Demonstrate potential and aptitude for the duties of a firefighter as determined by past qualification and interview.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend applicable written and/or verbal instructions.
- Maintain knowledge, familiarity and application of Plant directives and standards, Fire Department Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs) and other governing documents as applicable.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
Education
- High school degree or equivalent
DOE Order 426.2A Requirements
Not applicable
Functional Requirements
- Heavy lifting or carrying {over 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds body weight)*
- Straight pulling or pushing (_6_hours/day
- Reaching above shoulder level
- Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
- Walking (_6_hours/day
- Standing (_6_hours/day
- Repeated bending at the waist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with legs only (stairs)
- Operation of motorized vehicle
- Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
- Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face
- Has vision in both eyes
- Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
- Ability to distinguish basic colors (red, green, etc.)
Functional Requirements (Continued)
- Good hearing
- Ability to quality to wear a respirator
- No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
- Ability to use small tools
- Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties
- Ability to participate in physical training-Pro Force personnel and Firefighter
- Pass Fire Fighter physical challenge
- Fire Service Knowledge Assessment
- Applicable Fire Fighter physical requirements
Environmental Factors
- Constant noise (ex: running engines)
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold/chilling
- Excessive dampness/humidity
- Fumes, smoke, gasses
- Grease and oils
- Motor fuels
- Exposure to blood or bodily fluids
- Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
- Works out of doors
- Radio frequency energy
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Confined spaces
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Shift work-specify – Swing/Graves
- Machinery with exposed moving parts
- Vibration
- Explosives
- Hands in water
- Isolated work assignments
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees with a security clearance are also subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
