Driver/Operator
City of Tomball
- Tomball, TX
- $21.52 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drives various fire apparatus to incident scene in response to calls for service including fires, fire alarms, emergency medical service, and any other type.
- Operates apparatus and numerous types of rescues, salvage, emergency and fire suppression equipment.
- Responsible for overall maintenance of all assigned apparatus to include all equipment on board and maintains proper stock of supplies on apparatus.
- Communicates with dispatch and command personnel through the use of specialized communications equipment such as two-way radio systems, data link in stations to administration and dispatch.
- Interprets and explains city and department policies and procedures for the public.
- Prepares and maintains records regarding status of hydrant maintenance.
- Conducts pre-fire planning and prepares reports regarding hazardous materials, emergency and non-emergency incidents and building surveys.
- Perform duties as a Firefighter when not assigned to Driver/Operator tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Two years' experience as a firefighter
- Certified D/O - Pumper through Texas Commission on Fire Protection or IFSAC equivalent
- Class A or B Texas Driver's License or out of state equivalent
- IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook - 3rd edition.
- Chapter 5 Principles of Water through Chapter 15 Apparatus Testing
- 30% - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (must pass with an 80 or above)
- 30% - Manipulative Driver Operator Scenario
- 20% - Interview Score