RESPONSIBILITIES

The Engineer I reports to the Captain.  Under direction, he/she is responsible to operate and maintain fire apparatus and all equipment contained thereon.  The Engineer maintains the fire apparatus and equipment in a constant state of readiness.  The Engineer drives and operate apparatus safely and with due regard for the welfare of the public and District.  He/she performs fire suppression, emergency medical aid, station and vehicle maintenance duties.  The Engineer I may be assigned the responsibility for the training of new operators consistent with the District task books and the evaluation of existing operators. 

The Engineer I may be assigned primarily responsibility for unit(s) and can be the point of contact for those units as it relates to all maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Ø      Performs daily apparatus inspections ensuring operational readiness at all times.

Ø      Responds to fire and emergency incidents, operates apparatus and performs fire suppression tasks as directed.

Ø      Provides emergency medical aid to the sick and injured.

Ø      Plans and provides training for volunteer and career personnel as directed.

Ø      Participates in company business inspections.

Ø      Maintains District stations and grounds in a neat and clean condition.

Ø      Assumes responsibility for assigned collateral duties.

Ø      When qualified, serves as a company officer in the absence of the Captain.

Ø      Performs basic maintenance, examples of which include but are not limited to:

·         Fluid changes

·          Valve maintenance

·         The responsibilities outlined in A,B, C, & D Services excluding brake and bearing maintenance.

Ø      Ensures that pump and hose tests occur on assigned apparatus.

Ø       Ensures that maintenance/repairs needed for assigned apparatus that are beyond the scope of the engineer, occur and are documented.

Ø       Opens task books (in conjunction with training officer) for firefighters becoming new operators and mentors them through the process.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Ø      Fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical care principles, practices, techniques, and procedures.

Ø      The Incident Command System as adopted by FIRESCOPE.

Ø      Laws related to fire protection, fire prevention and the delivery of emergency medical service.

Ø      Characteristics of a wide variety of flammable and hazardous materials.

Ø      The principles of hydraulics and mechanical workings of fire apparatus.

Ø      Knowledge of district geography, topography, roads, and hydrant system.

Ability To:

Ø      Understand and follow verbal and written instructions and orders.

Ø      Drive and operate all District vehicles and equipment.

Ø      Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Ø      Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, representatives of other agencies, and the public.

Ø      Trouble shoots mechanical problems and makes minor repairs.

Ø      Think clearly and act decisively under stress.

Ø      Read and understand simple mechanical and electrical drawings that are related to the trade.

Education and Certifications:

Ø      Driver Operator 1A and 1B.

Ø      California State Fire Marshal Firefighter 1.

Experience:

Ø         Five years recent experience as a volunteer firefighter with the Diamond Springs - El Dorado Fire Protection District.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(for application to this classification)

Education and Certifications:

Ø      Graduation from High School or equivalent.

Ø      El Dorado County Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Academy or equivalent.

Ø      Emergency Medical Technician 1.

Ø      CPR-C.

Ø      California Class B or Firefighter Class B Driver License with Tank, Air Brake endorsements.

Ø       Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations.

Experience:

Ø         Three years recent experience as a volunteer firefighter, or equivalent.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees hired into this classification after July 1, 1995 shall:

Ø      Maintain Emergency Medical Technician 1 certification for the duration of employment.

Ø      Maintain CPR-C certification or equivalent for the duration of employment.

Ø      Maintain a valid California Commercial Class B or Firefighter Class B Driver License with Tank and Air Brake endorsements for the duration of employment.

Ø       Satisfactorily complete all individual performance standards and Standard Company Evolutions required of suppression personnel for the duration of employment.

Ø      Become qualified on all District apparatus by the end of probationary period and maintain qualification. 

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