Firefighter / EMT - Utility Technician

Job Description

U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations includes two iron ore mines in Northern Minnesota. The Minntac Facility in Mountain Iron has an exciting vacancy for a Utility Technician - Fire Protection.
As a Utility Technician - Fire Protection at U. S. Steel, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and facilities. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, from responding to emergencies to maintaining and inspecting firefighting equipment. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about safety and has the physical capability to handle demanding tasks.
Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Safely operate fire apparatus and other equipment.
• Inspect, clean, service, test, repair, maintain, and install firefighting equipment, fire control systems, and emergency medical equipment.
• Render first aid to the sick and injured.
• Demonstrate firefighting techniques and conduct inspections for fire hazards.
• Frequently lift and/or move heavy tools and equipment.
• Carry (over the shoulder) or drag victims out of buildings, and assist in lifting patients onto a stretcher.
• Perform tasks that may require sitting, climbing at tall heights, balancing, stooping, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
• Remain in good physical condition and meet departmental standards concerning fitness.
• Administer the U. S. Steel Safety program to ensure a safe work environment within the assigned facility.
• Wear proper breathing apparatus as required.
• Perform tasks supporting various producing units using basic hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power actuated tools, and torches.
• Handle, transport, and process products and materials.
• Work with and around materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, and hazardous chemicals.
• Work in various areas of the plant, which may involve hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy environmental conditions.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed an approved Firefighter I & II program, must be currently certified as EMT - Basic or Paramedic in Minnesota)
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Successful candidates must have the ability to demonstrate firefighting, rescue and emergency medical techniques, including the operation of firefighting equipment.
• National Registry for EMT certification
• The position requires rotating shift work, which will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• The position requires overtime work as needed.
• Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines always. Safety is our core value which requires you to wear safety protection such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and when necessary, respirator equipment.
• The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations.
• Must pass a pre-employment digital assessment.
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.

The starting rate for this position is $36.78/hr.

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results