Job Description

Job Description

Utility Technician - Fire Protection work assignments include, but are not limited to, responding to fire/rescue/medical emergencies, safely operating fire apparatus and other equipment; inspecting and/or cleaning, servicing, testing, repairing, maintaining and installing firefighting equipment, fire control equipment, fire fighting facilities, fire fighting vehicles and emergency medical equipment; rendering first aid to the sick and injured; demonstrating fire fighting techniques; and conducting inspections for fire hazards.

In addition, the Utility Technician - Fire Protection employee may frequently lift and/or move heavy tools and or equipment. Carry (over the shoulder) or drag victims out of buildings, and/or assist in lifting patients onto a stretcher, may occasionally be required to sit, climb at tall heights, balance, stoop, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell. Utility Technician - Fire Protection employee should to remain in good physical condition and meet any departmental standards concerning fitness. Utility Technician - Fire Protection employee will administer the U. S. Steel Safety program to ensure a safe work environment within the assigned facility and must be able to wear proper breathing apparatus.

Work Environment:
The job is within an industrial environment and you may be required to work within various mining and plant areas. Dependent upon the area you will work in, the environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.

The position requires you to work rotating shifts, which will include Saturdays and Sundays. The position also requires you to work overtime as needed.

Additionally, safety is a core value and safety procedures/guidelines must be adhered to at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing safety apparel such as hard hat, goggles, hearing protection, and protective clothing and work boots with metatarsal protection in addition to structural fire fighting PPE including self contained breathing apparatus. Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team atmosphere.

Requirements:
Successful candidates must have completed an approved Firefighter I & II program, must be currently certified as EMT – Basic or Paramedic) Successful candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Successful candidates must have the ability to demonstrate fire fighting, rescue and emergency medical techniques, including the operation of firefighting equipment.