Job Information
Denali Universal Services (DUS) Temporary Firefighter: Valdez Marine Terminal in Valdez, Alaska
Description
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)