Driver Engineer

Protects life and property by performing firefighting rescue, emergency care, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

• Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.
• Acts as Captain, in the absence of the Captain, as assigned.
• Utilizes safe driving habits and is held strictly accountable for readiness of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under emergency and non-emergency responses;
  Retains current information of city geography, physical conditions, street names, location, and other matters that might affect response.
• Performs firefighting and rescue activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
• Performs emergency aid activities including administering emergency care and providing other assistance as required.
• Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment;
  Cleans and washes walls and floor;
  Cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs;
  Washes, hangs and dries hose;
  Washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Performs community service including but not limited to safety, medical and fire prevention topics.
• Initiates and completes written documents related to emergency treatment and work incidents.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.
• Assists in training new employees as needed.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Follow and comply with all instructions given by supervisory staff and chain of command.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and display appropriate conduct.
• Create positive relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors and treat all persons with appropriate respect.
• Comply with work schedule and fulfill job responsibility commitments.
• Complete job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner.
• Adhere to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures and support organization objectives.
• Listen with comprehension and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation.
• Comply with safety rules and appropriately maintain and use equipment and material.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times.
• Maintain insurability and operate city vehicles in accordance with insurance policy.
• Demonstrate self-initiative in performing routine tasks as in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and chain of command.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associates in Fire Science or two years of college preferred.
• Two years’ experience as a full-time paid Firefighter of the Hobbs Fire Department; or 5 years’ experience with a paid, career department, with at least two years at a Driver/Engineer level or equivalent.
• Must have successfully completed recognized Hobbs Fire Department Driver Development Program or complete next available class upon hiring for position.

• Working knowledge of driver safety.
• Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression, rescue, and other emergency equipment;
  Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques;
  Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke;
  Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
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