Driver Operator/Engineer (Fire)

The listed salary does not scale with the current county grade/step structure. The salary listed above accounts for a potential 3% COLA in the 2027 FY Budget. Under the general supervision of the Fire Captain, higher-ranking officer, or acting on their own volition, the Fire Engineer is responsible for ensuring his/her assigned apparatus, equipment and facilities are maintained in appropriate readiness to respond to a variety of life‑saving emergency calls as well as the safe and efficient operation of firefighting and rescue apparatus in response to emergencies and at the emergency scene; regulating the water pressure from an apparatus; checking apparatus for proper operation and general condition; and performing routine maintenance on apparatus and equipment. The Fire Engineer may also perform fire prevention, general facility, public education and other related programs and services. Responsibilities Drive emergency apparatus to and from emergency incidents safely. With required training met, supervise station personnel in absence of Company Officer. Perform all essential functions of a firefighter. Operate pumping equipment safely and effectively. Participate in fire prevention, pre‑planning, inspections, and fire equipment testing activities. Maintain familiarity with specialized equipment. Responsible for understanding the geography and street layout of the service districts and surrounding area. Perform daily inspections of assigned vehicles, radios, and equipment as required to maintain operational readiness. Ensure vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management. Refuel vehicle and report any unsafe operating conditions of vehicles, radios, and equipment. Attend mandatory training as required by NCOEMS and Pender County Emergency Services. Perform daily station duties; ensure stations are kept clean and orderly. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Eligible for employment in the United States. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Valid Class B driver's license (must be 21 years of age). Successful completion of background screening and driving record check. Must successfully pass urine drug screening. Three (3) years of firefighting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform in the position. Possession of a valid, unrestricted North Carolina EMT credential. Possession of a valid American Heart Association (AHA) cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, 800. Certified NC Firefighter Level 2. Certified NC Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD). Certified NC Driver Operator Pumps. Certified NC Driver Operator Aerials. Certified NC Technical Rescuer. Certified NC Technical Rescuer – Vehicle Rescue. All non‑NC certifications must have NCOSFM reciprocity. Successful completion of Pender County Emergency Services Probationary Academy. Required Within One (1) Year of Hire Date Completion of NIMS/ICS 300 & 400. Maintain an appropriate level of personal fitness to pass the department’s annual JPAT requirements. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Very heavy work: exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of a vehicle during normal, as well as during hazardous weather situations. Successful completion of Candidate Ability Performance Test (CPAT). Annual completion of Job Performance Ability Test (JPAT). Initial & annual completion of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Physical. #J-18808-Ljbffr