Ambulance Operator

The Ambulance Operator positions, hours, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment are pending City Council approval. An unwavering commitment and passion to serve others drives this organization; it is mobilized by a culture of self‑discipline that embraces humility and fosters organizational health. Our cohesive team is dedicated to providing premier services to our world‑class community. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is highly motivated, seeks continued professional growth, and is capable of embracing innovative practices. They have a strong commitment to excellent customer service and are passionate about providing the highest level of service to the community. They thrive under pressure, think critically to solve problems, and can work a flexible schedule, including shifts ranging from 10 to 24 hours, as well as weekends and holidays. Minimum Qualifications High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent Some training or education related to fire department operations is desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Work Relationships & Interpersonal Skills Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with other employees. Works productively and harmoniously within a team. Displays willingness to work with a variety of personalities, values equity, inclusion, and diversity. Courteous and respectful of others. Effective in establishing a professional rapport with the public and personnel from other agencies. Objective and rational in resolving conflict or disagreement. Effective communicator. Initiative & Dependability Displays a high intrinsic work standard and self‑discipline. Loyal and supportive of district activities and decisions. Consistently high quality effort and pride in work. Acts on own without prompting. Pursues personal development. Generates and follows through on ideas that strengthen district operations. Dependable and reliable, meeting deadlines and participating in committees and special projects. Good attendance and safety record. Leadership Respected by peers and superiors for professional conduct and personal skills. Consistent and fair in dealing with others. Demonstrates sound decision making and values process. Visualizes impact prior to decisions. High situational awareness. Fully assumes responsibility for outcomes of decisions. Maintains high emotional intelligence and effective risk management. Emergency Response Displays mechanical aptitude and situational awareness on emergency scenes and in training exercises. Maintains operational readiness, operates safely beyond responsibilities, and applies technical knowledge and skills to enhance emergency scene operations. Remains calm, thinks clearly, and acts decisively. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Valid Class C California driver’s license with satisfactory driving record Ability to obtain a DMV Firefighter Endorsement within six months of employment Current California EMT certification or eligible National Registry EMT certification Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent (Healthcare Provider Level) Physical Demands Requires sustained physical exertion during emergency response, including walking, running, kneeling, crouching, and crawling on uneven, wet, slippery, or unstable surfaces. Requires strength and dexterity to lift, carry, push, and pull loaded stretchers, gurneys, and medical equipment, up to 200+ pounds with assistance. Requires ability to reach above the head and below the waist, often in confined spaces. Requires manual dexterity for medical equipment operation and patient care procedures, including CPR. Requires visual acuity to read gauges, monitors, and patient indicators in varied lighting. Requires hearing acuity to communicate over radio equipment. Requires ability to sit for extended periods while operating an emergency vehicle and to work extended, irregular, or rotating shifts under physically and mentally demanding conditions. May be exposed to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and combative individuals. Working Conditions Works in a combined station and field environment with extended, irregular, or rotating shifts. During emergency incidents, works in outdoor and indoor environments with intermittent to frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions. Operates ambulances and other department vehicles safely in emergency and non‑emergency situations, including Code 3 responses, and is exposed to significant risk in heavy‑traffic areas such as freeways and roadways. Responds to fire‑related and other hazardous incident scenes carrying risk of severe injury or death. Frequently works in close proximity to patients in confined spaces, including ambulance interiors, residences, bathrooms, and vehicle collision sites. Regularly exposed to bodily fluids, communicable and infectious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens through direct patient contact and emergency medical procedures. May encounter combative, unpredictable, intoxicated, or psychologically distressed individuals, with associated risk of physical assault. Regularly exposed to traumatic, emotionally distressing, and high‑stress situations involving serious injury, illness, or death. Exposed to prolonged and repeated high‑decibel noise from sirens, in‑vehicle radio equipment, and emergency scene operations. Equal Employment Opportunity The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The District abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude hiring of relatives. The District makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons on an individual basis. The District participates in E‑Verify; federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The District may modify or revoke any provisions contained in its bulletin without notice. For additional information on employment rights, applicants may consult the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Rancho Cucamonga