Ambulance Operator

Laguna Beach, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 24

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking individuals to serve as Ambulance Operators within the Fire Department.

The Position: Under the direct supervision of an Operational Fire Captain and the overall direction of the Ambulance Program Coordinator the Ambulance Operator works to provide emergency ambulance transport services to the City. This position is hourly/part-time and non-safety.

Reports to/Supervises: As directed reports to an Operational Fire Captain and/or Ambulance Program Coordinator

Work Schedule:In general Ambulance Operators will work a 24-hour rotating shift for an average of 56-hour work week. To the extent required by federal and state labor laws and/or regulations the City agrees to provide the Ambulance Operator with overtime pay based upon a 40-hour work week. As FLSA non-exempt employees Ambulance Operators shall receive overtime pay for hours worked over forty (40) hours in a work week at time and one half of the time Ambulance Operators FLSA regular rate of pay. Ambulance Operators may be assigned to work special events and /or upstaff for various time periods if needed.

Employment Status:Ambulance Operators are at-will employees working under limited-term assignments.Limited-term assignments are for a maximum of three (3) years. Incumbents must be available to work a minimum of one day per week including one weekend day per month. Failure to be available and work available shifts may result in separation from employment.

Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted starting at 8:00am on Monday February 16 2026 through 5:00pm on Friday February 20 2026 or when the first 100 qualified-applications are received (whichever is first). Applicants MUST attach the Licenses and Certifications listed below. Not including these will disqualify you from continuing the process. Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to a department interview.In-person Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday March 4 2026 and Thursday March 5 2026. Interviews will be self-scheduled on first-come-first-serve basis. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. If you have applied for this position in the past you must reapply.

Pre-Placement Process: A candidate selected for this position must successfully complete a live-scan fingerprint check driving record check and a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Operate City owned ambulances and other department vehicles as directed including driving to and from medical emergencies as part of the ambulance transportation team.
Perform appropriate field procedures utilizing EMT-1 level skills such as attaining and documenting vital signs bandaging splinting lifting patients into ambulance and assisting paramedics as directed.
Maintain and inventory emergency ambulance supplies equipment and routine vehicle parts.
Support patient billing operations
Operate within federal state county and city laws and regulations and guidelines including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Attend and successfully complete department and hospital training sessions and drills.
Participate in station and equipment clean-up and perform other assignments as directed.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by Ambulance Operators. The City at its discretion may add modify change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Any combination demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Emergency medical experience in the 911 field is preferred

License/Certifications:

All MUST be attached as part of your application:

Valid Drivers License
Current California EMT1 certification recognized by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Current CPR card issued by the American Heart Association or theAmerican Red Cross
Valid Department of Motor Vehicle Ambulance Driver Certificate

Also Required:

Valid California DriversLicense at time of hire
Valid Orange County Ambulance Driver Attendant License within 30 days of hire

Incumbents in this position must maintain all certifications listed above and a satisfactory driving record. Failure to do so may result in separation from employment.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:Principles of emergency ambulance and transportation procedures including First aid resuscitator and gurney operations; safe emergency work practices; applicable Federal State local regulations practices and procedures; infectious control procedures; emergency radio communication procedures; basic medical terminology and documentation; and emergency vehicle maintenance and operation.

Ability to:Read electronic and incident maps and follow map directions; work effectively in difficult and hazardous emergency situations and environments and carry out work assignments as instructed; safely; properly transport patients during ambulance transportation; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with the public and fellow employees.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: Physical strength to and agility to lift and carry heavy objects such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend stoop kneel crawl in tight places; withstand a variety of environmental factors including working in the heat or cold confined spaces slippery/uneven surfaces work irregular hours; exposure to toxic chemicals fumes smoke gases and solvents; work long periods of time without relief.

City of Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. TheCity of Laguna Beachhosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23000 include police fire marine safety recreation parks public works community development parking transit and animal control.

The Department: The Fire Department is organized into four budgetary divisions Fire Operations/Training Ambulance Program Fire Prevention and Measure LL funding. The Department responds to approximately 3500 requests for emergency service each year. The majority (60%) for these incidents are emergency medical related; responses to fires in buildings vehicles or the wildland account for another 15% of the Departments emergency responses and 15% of emergency responses are rescues involving trapped persons as a result of vehicle accidents falls from a cliff construction site accidents and weather-related incidents. The Department also responds to spills and releases of hazardous materials public service and other miscellaneous requests which account for the remaining 10% of the Fire Departments incident responses. The Department maintains a fully equipped emergency response force of twelve firefighters and one chief officer on duty at all times. The staff personnel include the Fire Chief an Interim Deputy Chief three Chief Officers (both have suppression and administrative duties) an Administrative Fire Captain a Fire Marshal a Fire Safety Inspector an Ambulance Program Coordinator an Administrative Assistant an Administrative Analyst and a part-time Fire Prevention Officer.

For additional questions or information on this recruitment please contact Ana Neira at

DescriptionThe City of Laguna Beach is seeking individuals to serve as Ambulance Operators within the Fire Department.The Position: Under the direct supervision of an Operational Fire Captain and the overall direction of the Ambulance Program Coordinator the Ambulance Operator works to provide emerg...