Fire Engineer

Under general supervision, drives assigned fire apparatus or other automotive equipment to scenes of emergencies; operates fire pumps, aerial devices, and other Fire Department equipment; assists in suppression of fires and the mitigation of other emergency incidents; performs inspection, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of Department apparatus and equipment; participates in fire prevention inspections, pre-fire planning and public education presentations; and performs related duties as required.

Responds to fire and other emergency alarms by driving assigned fire apparatus or other automotive equipment; assists in fire suppression activities; protects life and property; performs as truck company supervisor when assigned; administers emergency medical aid; inspects, services, and maintains assigned fire equipment; inspects residential and commercial occupancies as assigned and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws and regulations; participates and instructs firefighters in maintaining fire stations, quarters, grounds, and equipment; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of fire apparatus and instructs firefighters in these duties; maintains competency in training and instruction programs through individual study and attendance at drills and classes; assists in training and evaluating probationary firefighters when assigned; performs other firefighting and fire prevention duties; periodically performs out of classification on an interim or temporary basis; assists fire captains in some collateral responsibilities such as record keeping and research and development functions; conducts specialized educational programs; and performs public relations activities in the interest of fire prevention and safety as directed by departmental supervisor.

Full-time employees are currently covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The City contributes to medical, dental, and vision health plans for the employee with family coverage available. A term life insurance policy is paid by the City, as well as a long-term disability plan. To encourage employees to further their education in job-related fields, an educational subsidy is available upon completion of one-year probation. Shift employees receive 145.21 hours of vacation after one year of service; 217.79 hours after five years of service; and 290.40 hours after ten years of service. Sick leave accumulates at the rate of eight hours per month. Presently, 157.29 hours of paid holidays are provided each year for shift employees.

Requirements: High School Diploma or G.E.D., At least two years of paid full-time experience as a Firefighter with a public agency, Valid California Driver License with Firefighter endorsement, Valid Emergency Medical Technician Certificate or Paramedic License, Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS) certificate, Driver Operator 1A and 1B completion certificate, Complete San Bernardino County Sheriff Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) course by end of probation

Salary: $89,095.08 - $108,295.80 Annually