RESERVE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE UNIT EMT

Job Description

Job Description

JOB POSTINGCITY OF FARMINGTONJOB POSTING #20: RESERVE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE UNIT EMTNUMBER OF VACANCIES: TBT DEPARTMENT: Fire TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-time WORK LOCATION: Fire OperationsHOURS WORKED: Varies HIRING RANGE: $21.00/HourDAYS WORKED: TBT/Varied APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Until FilledJOB DUTIES  Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process. Note: Testing will occur throughout the year for hiring or hiring list purposes, you will be notified via email on testing dates as/should they occur. POSITION RESPONSIBILITESThe Reserve Alternative Repose Unit EMT is responsible for providing transportation services in a safe, professional manner for persons seeking shelter to the Sobering Center.ESSENTIAL DUTIESAttendance at work is an essential function of this position.Works under the general supervision of the Reserve ARU Supervisor or Deputy Chiefs.Operates a City owned passenger vehicle in a safe, professional manner.Assists with passenger loading & unloading from vehicles.Follows assigned routes and responds to calls for pick up.Demonstrates an understanding & sensitivity of the needs of the individuals in need of transportation.Completes thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and inspections as required.Ability to understand the English language to include traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.Keeps the vehicle clean and ready for pick ups.Completes paperwork as required.Completes basic evaluations to meet the Sobering Centers admittance criteria. Check and maintain all medical equipment during assigned hours.NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIESMay assist to coordinate or instruct other personnel, as assigned.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.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDRadios, cellphones, tablets or other electronic devices as required. Janitorial and cleaning supplies. Safe vehicle operations. All medical assigned equipment.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, heated environment, cold environment, and fumes or airborne particles.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.QUALIFICATIONS This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalentValid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three yearsBe 18 years or older at the time of employment.All candidates must:Must successfully pass an entrance examSuccessfully pass a series of interview panelsPass an extensive background checkPass a pre-employment physical examinationPass a pre-employment drug screen Be able to read and write the English language.Have a working knowledge of driver safety, CEVO class preferred.Knowledge of City of Farmington streets.Must have and maintain NM EMT basic or above licensure. Have the ability to act effectively in emergent and stressful situations.Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.Comply with the City's Environmental, Health and Safety programA returning Reserve employee may not be required to take the entrance exam or interviews at the discretion of the Fire Chief.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V