Posting number: 04-26-014
Department: Fire
Division: Central
Job classification: Firefighter/Mechanic Trainee
Posting type: Open
Categories: Vehicle Maintenance, Fire & EMS
To gain the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to Service, Diagnose and Repair light, medium and heavy duty fire equipment and apparatus. Perform Minor and Major repairs to include over hauling engines, drive train, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Respond to emergencies and performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties.
Demonstrates continuous improvement towards achieving the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Trainee performance objectives;
Daily inspections, fueling, check fluid levels, lighting, tires and startup and safety inspections of equipment.
Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on all apparatus.
Perform minor and major repairs to include all aspects of repairs, electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, heating, hydraulic to equipment;
Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair on equipment.
Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools;
Welding and fabricate as needed;
Perform body work on equipment;
Maintain records, work orders, purchase requests, quotes, timesheets, daily and monthly reports.
Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required;
Travel to and work within the North Slope Borough villages;
May be required to work non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays and weekends;
May be subject to 24 hours on-call status;
Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
Skill in effectively diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance and repairs on Fire Department vehicles and equipment.
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Ability to obtain certification as State of Alaska Firefighter I and Emergency Trauma Technician within two years of appointment.
Valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R §265.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. §273.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within probationary period.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements.
Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, dangerous machinery and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies.
Special Equipment and Tools Utilized.
Emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue equipment and emergency medical tools and gear; also specialized repair tools and equipment.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.
Welcome to the vast and unique world of the North Slope Borough. Here on the northern edge of the continent, you will discover the otherworldly landscapes and abundant wildlife that inspired the ancient cultural traditions practiced today by Iñupiat Eskimos.
America's Arctic is full of surprises. It is home to a subsistence whaling tradition that extends back for as long as our collective memory has existed, yet it also hosts some of the world's most advanced technology in the oil fields spreading out from Prudhoe Bay. The land is vast and remote; and while seemingly rugged, is really remarkably fragile. Our land and waters recover very slowly from damage, so the risks from oil and gas development can be high. We work closely with the oil industry, state, and federal agencies to make sure that everyone can benefit from the resource wealth of this region without sacrificing the natural gifts that have sustained Iñupiat culture for thousands of years.
The people of the Arctic have survived in one of the world's harshest climates through our ability to adapt. We adapted to the discovery of oil in our traditional homeland by forming the North Slope Borough. Our borough has offered local residents a chance to help manage our lands and participate in the benefits of the oil boom. Through the borough, we have been able to enjoy the advantages of the modern world at the same time as we protect the subsistence values we hold dear.
The North slope Borough provides high quality infrastructures and services. We take pride in the schools and health facilities that make our communities livable and provide the framework for a life that will inspire our children as it honors our ancestors.
These are our twin goals -- to create opportunity for the future and to assure continuity with the past.
