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Rescue Technician

Written by First Choice | Sep 26, 2022 3:59:46 PM

JOB TYPE'S

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Rescue Technician (Confined Space and High Angle Rope Rescue)

 
POSITION:
Rescue Technician (Confined Space and High Angle Rope Rescue)
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Rescue Technician's primary function is to provide onsite rescue service while working as part of a standby technical rescue team during maintenance projects.
Your skills and expertise will ensure excellent client service, providing precision assistance in various work activities.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in technical rescue risk analysis, readying rescue equipment, and planning practical and effective solutions toward safe working practices in compliance with applicable standards
  • Completes frequent equipment inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance per guidelines
  • Maintains and inventories rescue equipment
  • Assists with projects as assigned
  • Ability to apply information and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to maintain and uphold high ethical standards
  • Physical stamina to stand or respond for long periods of time
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Ability to remain calm under stress and think logically and quickly during an emergency
  • Able to render first aid and CPR
  • Works inside, outside, in confined spaces, over all types of terrain, in all kinds of weather
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, lift, and carry 100 lbs.; to work in an elevated state or in confined spaces
  • Able to work in an industrial environment, outdoors in all types of weather
  • Climb to heights over 50 feet. Ladders/scaffolds/ generation equipment
  • Walking, and standing approximately 60% of the time.
  • Potential long work hours during maintenance outages/shutdowns (12hr shifts)
SKILLS:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint) and email
  • Experience with confined space entry requirements
  • Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to present professionally and interact with all levels of workers and management with the utmost respect
  • Ability to deal courteously with others
  • Good judgment and dependability
  • Ability to read and write legibly
WORKING LOCATION AND TRAVEL:
  • This position is Headquartered in Mystic, CT, when not traveling.
  • This role requires overnight travel seasonally
  • Reliable transportation
PAY AND BENEFITS:
  • 40-hour workweek.
  • Overtime
  • Shift differentials
  • Two Weeks Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Healthcare, including dental and vision
  • Retirement (Employer-sponsored IRA)
  • Paid meals
EXPERIENCE:
  • 3-5 years in industrial rescue or municipal fire-rescue background.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Equivalent combinations of technical training and industrial-related safety and health experience
PREFERED CERTIFICATIONS IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  • Rescue Technician Core NFPA 1006
  • Rope Rescue Technician I/II NFPA 1006
  • Confined Space Technician I/II NFPA 1006
  • Firefighter II NFPA 1001
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness/ Operations/ Technician
  • First aid & CPR, EMR or EMT
REQUIRED:
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Willingness to learn and be coached
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Fire/rescue experience
  • Reliable transportation
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