Fire Driver Operator
Fire Driver Operator
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Job Description
Salary:
Starting salary is $24.340/hr.
Annual salary $67081.04*
*Based on working a regular 48/96 with annual FLSA OT rate up to $5931.88 (for assigned schedule) and Holiday Pay
Job Announcement:
The City of Webster Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Driver/ Operator. Webster is located on the south side of Houston Texas with a population of approximately 12000 permanent residents. While this number may seem small our community has a daily influx of people who work and shop in our city which brings our daily population up to 150000.
Protects life and property of citizens. Provides the safe operation of the apparatus transporting men/women and equipment to the scene of fires and other emergencies. Maintains proper water supply for fire hoses and maintains equipment assigned to them. Medical first responder.
Knowledge of fire behavior and firefighting techniques. Knowledge of the geographical layout of the city. Ability to stay calm under pressure. Ability to operate fire apparatus tools and equipment. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of the the event of an evacuation the incumbent in this position may be required to remain on the job.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid Texas Class B (Exempt) Drivers License
- TCFP Structure Fire Protection- Basic
- TDHS EMT- Basic
- TCFP Driver/Operator Pumper
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a Driver/Operator
- TCFP Aerial/Operator (preferred)
- TCFP Fire Officer I (preferred)
- TCFP Instructor I (preferred)
- TDHS Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic (preferred)
This is an Essential Services position and the employee will be required to provide services in the course and scope of employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Websters citizens per the Citys Emergency Services Guidelines.
Special Requirements:
- Must obtain TDHS EMT- Advanced certification within 1 year of hire date.
Benefits Include:
- An excellent benefit package that includes medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage retirement tuition assistance and certification pay.
- TMRS Retirement 7% 2 to 1 City match.
- All uniforms and equipment are paid for by the city.
- Holiday Pay @ 8 hours per holiday (11 holidays)
- Holiday Worked pay at time and a half.
- Paramedic certification pay $300.00 monthly.
- Other certification pay up to $3600.00 annually.
If any additional information is required please contact Dean Spencer Fire Chief via email at .
An interview scenario and fitness evaluation will be scheduled at a later date. A Physical Agility Test packet will be sent out via email to all applicants.
A job applicant offered a conditional offer of employment will be subject to drug testing and a physical examination.
THE CITY OF WEBSTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Full-Time
