PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- Carry a self-contained breathing apparatus weighing approximately 35 pounds on their back and support 100 pounds of hose on their shoulder while walking to a fire.
- Crawl on their hands and knees.
- Climb up and down ladders and stairs with equipment or hose lines.
- Pull heavy objects such as a person from a hazardous condition.
- Work in extreme temperatures wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Work in a confined space such as an attic or crawl space of a structure.
- Move, lift, and otherwise contact and assist patient(s) in the performance of their duties.
- Lift a loaded stretcher into an ambulance.
- Grip ropes and tools with gloved hands.
- Tie knots.
- Use equipment to pull down ceiling or walls requiring his/her arms to be above his/her head.
- Cut or chop holes in roofs, walls, and floors using an ax.
- Lift a ladder weighing 75 pounds off of a truck or off the ground safely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Fire and smoke condition are occasionally very intense. The employee may work near mechanical hazards and in high places. There may be exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, confined spaces, biologic or radiation hazards or explosives. The employee may also be required to function in situations where physical harm from criminals or other threats is present. These are some, but not all of the conditions that a firefighter may be required to work in or around.
SELECTION GUIDELINE
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference checks are required. Job related
tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description and or announcement does not constitute an expressed or implied employment agreement
between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of
the job change provided that the employer has bargained the changes with any appropriate union pursuant to RCW
41.56 et seq.
Persons needing assistance in the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 253-912-5388 or
[email protected]. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations,
please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of DuPont supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's
status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability: in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of
an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable
accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will
be made upon request with reasonable notice.
Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job
announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Drug-Free Workplace: The City of DuPont is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment of persons hired by the City will be
contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization of employment in the
United States. Applicants who are offered employment must provide acceptable documents verifying identity and
work authorization within three business days of the hire date.
