Firefighter - Steel Mill - Lake County

Company Overview:

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Great opportunity to expand your career in the Fire Industry!

$22 / Hour
• Weekly Pay!!
• Full Time Position (Burns Harbor add - Must be able to work 24/48 schedule)
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least one year
• Must have certification as Firefighter II (State of Indiana)
• Must have Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations
• Must have a current EMT or EMR certification - If you do not have EMT or EMR we can put you in our next EMR class and discuss our probationary firefighter positions.
• Must have OSHA 10. If you do not have Osha 10, ask how to obtain it!

Allied Universal is currently looking for Firefighters.

The Firefighter position will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Firefighters will be responsible for the response to all hazardous material incidents as well as rescue situations involving but not limited to confined space incidents, aerial or high angle incidents, water related incidents, vehicle entrapment, and equipment entrapment.

• Firefighters will be responsible for the response to all fire prevention and suppression activities of whatever kind or nature relating to structures, buildings, and other assets located on the plant property.

• Firefighters will be expected to acquire a working knowledge of the fire detection, suppression, and transmission systems on the plant property including system operation, system deactivation, system support activities, and system restoration.

• Firefighters will be responsible for the completion of various fire maintenance duties. These duties will include but not be limited to:

• the pickup, refilling, servicing, delivery and required testing of plant fire extinguishers; low pressure hydrostatic testing;

• refilling SCBA

• inspection and recharging of C02 cartridges used in Ansul fire extinguish

• fire alarm system testing;

• hydrant testing;

• fire department connection inspections;

• Hose reel inspections and any other reasonable fire maintenance related tasks.

• Firefighters will be responsible for completing all fire, fire maintenance and fire system related reports associated with their work duties.

• Qualified applicants for theFirefighter position will meet the minimum requirements, as described below:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

• Must have a clean criminal record.

• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen/background check.

• Individual must be able to pass a State level fit test and yearly NFPA Physical

• Must have Fire I & II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, a valid EMT or EMR certification

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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