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Firefighter

l. Applicant must be 18 years of age.
2. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
3. Applicant must present three (3) letters of reference with telephone numbers for each reference.
4. Applicant must provide a copy of discharge papers if veteran’s preference is requested.
5. Applicant must provide a copy of high school diploma or GED certificate.
6. Applicant must provide a copy of a valid driver’s license and social security card.
7. Applicant must pass a drug test and any other test(s) required by the Civil Service Board prior to employment.
8. Applicant must provide a copy of a physical examination within the past 12 months.
9. Applicant must pass and have a current physical(C-Pat) test before an interview by the Civil Service Board.

BENEFITS

1. This is a Civil Service position with beginning pay: non-Certified starting pay $37,390.08/yr. and Certified starting pay $38,234.56/annually, paid according to the Fair Labor Standards Act
2. Vacation: after l year, 1 week; after 2 years, 2 weeks; after 10 years, 3 weeks. 4weeks after 20 years of service. Accrued vacation cannot be carried over.
3. Sick leave: One hundred sixty-eight (168) hours per year accrued at 7 hours per pay period after probation period (6 months).
4. City offers health and dental insurance for employee and family.
5. Mandatory State of Alabama retirement.
6. City furnishes worker’s compensation insurance and $30,000 life insurance.
7. Employee receives 11 paid holidays annually.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ANY APPLICATION NOT FULLY COMPLETED BY PROVIDING ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE BY
4:30 P.M.

CITY OF SHEFFIELD
JOB DESCRIPTION
Firefighter

Title: Firefighter
Dept. Fire
Note: Statements included in this description are intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision from Training Officer or other experienced individual, employee performs firefighting and rescue functions commensurate with experience and ability. Maintains fire truck, equipment, and station in proper working capacity. Participates in training exercises. Maintains public awareness of fire hazards and fire prevention principles. Performs housekeeping duties and performs other duties as needed.

A. FIREFIGHTING
1. Drives emergency vehicles safely to and from emergency scene if necessary.
2. Puts on proper firefighting gear such as self-contained breathing apparatus.
3. Lays hose lines and operates fire pump on fire truck when necessary.
4. Directs fire stream using hose lines and nozzles.
5. Extinguishes auto fire and flammable liquids.
6. Performs ventilation operations to release dangerous fumes and smoke.
7. Removes victims of auto accidents.
8. Protects patients from fire exposure.
9. Operates various caliber hose streams in fire emergency.
10. Ensures that electricity and/or gas is turned off by utilities department personnel when required.
11. Searches emergency scene for trapped and/or injured victims. Rescue’s persons In fire and perform life sustaining measures.
12. Operates various types of power and hand tools for forcible entry if needed to locate and extinguish fires or reach victims.
13. Aids and assists fellow firefighters on scene.
14. Follows correct procedure of salvage operations to prevent unnecessary damage to property.
15. Collects information at emergency scene for fire report.
16. Carries, positions, and climbs ladders to perform firefighting activities.
17. Perfmms crowd control functions.
18. Prepares equipment for the next call or emergency. Cleans truck; replaces fire hoses. cleans ladders and other portable equipment.

B. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
1. Test’s equipment and trucks to ensure proper operation.
2. Checks fuel, oil, brake fluid, fan belts, tires, lights, sirens, public address system, radio operation, clutch, transmission, brakes, batteries, etc., on fire trucks.
3. Inspects hoses and tests for pressure.
4. Tests water pumps for pressure and capacity.
5. Inspects fire extinguishers.
6. Cleans and inspects air packs.
7. Tests radio for proper operation.
8. Reports defective parts and/or equipment to supervisory personnel.
9. Cleans and waxes vehicles.
10. Services vehicles by performing minor repairs, changing oil and filter, and by greasing, lubricating, etc.
11. Cleans and paints small tools as necessary.

C. STATION MAINTENANCE
1. Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors.
2. Washes walls and windows.
3. Cuts grass and weeds, performs other gardening duties such as trimming shrubs
and cleaning up litter and trash.
4. Performs minor repairs on plumbing fixtures, electrical equipment, masonry, etc.
5. Cleans kitchen and washes dishes.
6. Takes out garbage.

D. TRAINING
I. Participates in training drills to include classroom as well as practical application for all phases of firefighting/rescue operations and related equipment and standard operating procedures.
2. Studies city maps daily in particular, studies location of streets and fire hydrants.
3. Participates in nine-week fire school.
4. Studies equipment manuals as required.
5. Attends special courses on hazardous materials, EMS training and Firefighting, etc.

E. FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
I. Informs public on selection, use and placement of fire extinguisher and smoke detectors.
2. Educates public in identifying and eliminating fire hazards and/or life hazards in homes and at work.
3. Conducts tours of fire depai1ment.

F. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Provides non-emergency assistance to the public when possible.
2. Maintains daily log for equipment checks and any fire or emergency calls or responses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
I. Verbal skills to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, fire victims, and general public.
2. Math skills to determine friction loss and pump efficiency.
3. Writing skills to complete reports and written instructions.
4. Reading skills to understand directions and publications on firefighting techniques and methods.
5. Ability to drive an emergency vehicle in emergency operations.
6. Knowledge of fire operations, procedures, and equipment.
7. Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
8. Knowledge of city streets and fire hydrant locations.
9. Knowledge of different types of fires.
10. Knowledge ofrescue procedures.
11. Skills in the use of various hand and power tools and equipment.
12. Ability to follow instructions.
13. Ability to take responsibility for the safety of co-workers.
14. Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Ability to drive, operate equipment, and observe dangers which may arise.
2. Ability to understand radio transmissions and voices under noisy conditions.
3. Ability to communicate under normal and emergency circumstances.
4. Ability to maneuver in tight or cramped areas, to climb, to crawl, to walk, and to run.
5. Ability to lift and transp011 heavy equipment.
6. Ability to rescue and carry victims from buildings, fire, and accident scenes.
7. Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and in heat, smoke, and toxic fumes.
8. Ability to read and interpret written directions and other written material.
9. Ability to prepare reports and other written communication.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
I. Possess a current Alabama driver’s license.
2. Willing to travel to attend seminars and training workshops.
3. Willing to work non-standard hours to provide 24-hour coverage.
4. Willing to maintain proficiency in fire operations.
5. Must be able to respond to emergency calls when off duty. Must have and maintain a telephone (land or cell phone) at residence and provide fire personnel with personal telephone number.
6. After probationary period of six months, will be advanced to Firefighter upon completion of minimum standards and other requisite qualifications.

PROMOTIONAL PROCEDURES
l. As established by the Civil Service Board of the City of Sheffield.

LABORER
JOB APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum age- 18-year-old
2. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.
3. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record (attach copy of drivers’ license to application). Driving record will be checked. Applicant must also possess a CDL or must be able to obtain such license within probationary six-month period.
4. Applicants must have a High school diploma or GED certificate (attach a copy to application) preferred but not required.
5. Applicants must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor.
6. Applicants must have the ability to understand specific oral instructions.
7. Applicants must have the ability to read and write clearly.
8. Applicants must have some knowledge of power tool operation.
9. Applicants must pass a drug test after the job is offered.
10. Applicants must work a 6-month probationary period before becoming permanent employee.

JOB BENEFITS 

1. Present annual salary: $14.03/hour $29,182.00 Annual Salary
2. Vacation: after 1 year- 1 week; after 2 years, 2 weeks; after 10 years – 3 weeks,
after 20 years – 4 weeks. Accrued vacation cannot be carried over.
3. Sick leave: 120 hours accrued annually and can be carried over to a maximum of 960 hours (6 months).
4. Health and dental insurance paid by the City for employees and families.
5. Mandatory retirement contribution.
6. Worker’s compensation insurance and $30,000 life insurance on employees paid by City.
7. Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ANY APPLICATION NOT FULLY COMPLETED BY PROVIDING ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO CITY CLERK’S OFFICE BY 4:30 P.M.

LABORER

DEFINITION

This is routine, unskilled manual labor. Employees in this class perform work of a routine manual nature which requires some manipulative skill, but the work requires little or no experience for effective performance. The work involves both light and heavy physical labor in a wide variety of construction, maintenance, repair, and beautification projects throughout the jurisdiction. The amount and degree of supervision received by employees in this class depends on the type of tasks assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (All duties may not be found in any one position, nor does the list include all duties which may be assigned to positions in this class.)

1. Cuts weeds and brush; mows lawns and weeds with hand tools, power push mower, or hand mowers; trims, edges, and weeds around sidewalks, buildings, and other fixtures as directed; rakes and cleans grounds; trims trees or shrubbery from ground or ladder.
2. Plants grass or shrubs.
3. Cleans culverts, drains, and ditches; cleans streets, sidewalks, and other public property.
4. Digs ditches and holes for various purposes; digs sod, transplants lawns, and other vegetation, and waters vegetation.
5. Flags vehicles and directs traffic by relaying instructions from supervisors to drivers.
6. Assists in street and road dotting, striping operations, and painting.
7. Moves and carries pipe, lumber, or other construction materials; loads and unloads soil, asphalt, cinders, and various other materials.
8. Shovels asphalt, rocks, cinders, dirt, or other materials; applies patching materials to streets.
9. Assists skilled workers by carrying materials and tools, or performing unskilled tasks such as mixing mortar.
10. Applies marking materials to recreation grounds.
11. Performs related work as required.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Some knowledge of hand tool operation.
2. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under various weather conditions.
3. Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
4. Ability to remember instructions and relay instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Sufficient physical strength and health to perform heavy manual labor.