Under the supervision of Fire Captain, the employee will provide asset protection to client facilities, property and the right-of-way and provide primary Fire and Rescue emergency response. Please note this is a rotational position in Valdez, AK, working a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule. Transportation to and housing in Valdez is not provided. This position is temporary with potential to move into a permanent position; this position is benefits eligible.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and show proficiency in the ability to operate, to the client’s satisfaction, all fire vehicles and specialized apparatus where required
• State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification
• State of Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician 1 (a.k.a. Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Class II)
• Emergency Trauma Technician Certification or ability to obtain with 120 days of hire
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or ability to obtain

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Provide primary fire and rescue emergency response
• Maintain emergency response apparatus and equipment
• Conduct preventative maintenance on fire system as assigned
• Perform monthly/annual inspections and maintenance of fire extinguishers
• Assist in delivering emergency response training to fire brigade and rescue team members.
• Assist in preparing pre-emergency plans
• Assist Alyeska Fire Safety Team in monitoring work in progress for compliance with work permits, policies, and regulations
• Maintain a high degree of physical capability and agility
• Shall be examined and certified as medically and physically fit as required by the NFPA Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades 2000 Edition, Sections 2-5 and 2-5.3.
• Physical fitness will be based on job-related physical performance requirements established by Alyeska’ Fire Manager and Corporate Medical Director.
• The medical and physical fitness certifications will be repeated annually as per NFPA 600 Sections 2-5.2 and 2-5.3.3.
• Perform high angle and confined space rescues

BENEFITS

Full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in health insurance, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan and short term disability insurance, and are provided access to our employee assistance program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.