What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Engineer position at City of Colton, CA?
Salary : $94,989.44 - $115,460.80 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 24 / 25-00053
Department : Fire Department
Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Definition
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- Salary is currently under review
Hiring Bonus and how it works!
Lateral Engineer (Outside Candidate) : $5,000 at the time of hire, $5,000 upon passing probation at 12 months, and $5,000 on the 1-year anniversary of successfully passing probation.
The Colton Fire Department's mission is to protect life, property, and the environment to preserve and improve the quality of life of those we serve. Engineers employed by the Colton Fire Department engage directly in firefighting, emergency medical care, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster responses, fire prevention, public education, and community service. We are here to provide emergency care, personal care, and services.
Why should you join our Department?
Are you tired of :
Our department succeeds because our employees succeed, and we firmly believe in mentoring our members at all ranks. Joining our agency means you will be working alongside passionate, dedicated, and innovative members to provide excellent service to our community, visitors, and those who travel through our major highways.
Our standards are high. We recognize current challenges and tackle them head-on, all while striving for and progressing toward excellence in every aspect of our job. If you believe you have what it takes to be a part of our community of firefighters, we invite you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION :
Under general supervision of the Fire Captain, perform the full array of duties and responsibilities assigned to classes in the Fire Engineer classification, including the operation and maintenance of a variety of fire apparatus and firefighting equipment : participate in firefighting activities, fire prevention inspections, and fire training; perform mechanical maintenance on vehicles, equipment and apparatus; demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assist in the training of lower level fire suppression positions : perform a variety of other tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :
The Fire Engineer is the journey-level class responsible for the operation and general maintenance of firefighting apparatus, equipment, vehicles, and tools. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Firefighter by the driving of fire apparatus and vehicles and the operation of apparatus, equipment, and tools at an emergency scene, serving as Fire Captain as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Exercises technical supervision over other firefighters for operating and general maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be :
COLTON INTERNAL CANDIDATES :
Education : High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience : Three (3) years of municipal fire suppression experience, successful completion of one-half of the State Certified Fire Officer course requirements, or successful completion of three of the five core classes for an AS / AA degree in Fire Technology.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES :
Education : High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience : Three (3) years of full-time employment at a city, district, state, tribal, or federal fire agency, serving at least 1 year in the capacity of a Fire Engineer or 1 year in the capacity of Lieutenant. Candidate must be currently employed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
NOTE : Candidates with out-of-state EMT certification must obtain State of California EMT certification at the time of hire.
Tentative Practical Examination & Oral Board Interview - April 16 - April 17
Tentative Chief's Interviews - April 28
Tentative Job Offer - April 28
Backgrounds - thru May 19
Official Job Offer - May 22
Two-week notice - May 22
The recruitment process will include, but is not limited to :
Candidates successful in all phases of the recruitment process will have their names certified to an eligibility list. This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur. The list will be active and valid for one (1) year.
Additional Information
Knowledge of :
Complex principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting and the operation and general maintenance of fire fighting vehicles, equipment and apparatus; purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, tools, and apparatus used in firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations; vehicle safety laws for operation of Class B vehicles on the roadway; principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and mathematics as related to Fire Engineer duties; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; methods and techniques for record keeping; proper English, spelling and grammar.
Ability to :
Effectively and safely drive and operate the full range of fire apparatus and equipment used by the Department; perform field calculations of hydraulics for the proper and effective operations of equipment at emergency scenes; demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions; think and act quickly with good judgment in emergencies; work a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back; understand and follow oral directions promptly and accurately; work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill to :
Drive all trucks and vehicles used in firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations; operate all apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and facilities used in these operations; use modern firefighting methods; and perform advanced first aid and CPR.
Why this job may be for you : Accelerated Engineer Testing : Probationary testing is completed at six months upon successfully passing all tests; completion of probation at 12 months. Candidates without direct structural firefighting experience must complete a 12-month probationary testing process.
FORCE HIRE PROTECTIONS . The Colton Firefighter's Association has worked tirelessly with management to maintain a culture that recognizes and prioritizes work-life balance. If you believe your time at home is important, so do we! We have set procedures to minimize force hire days within all ranks.
Vacation Accrual : Vacation accrual rate based on fire service tenure.
Holiday Hours : Annually, Colton Firefighters receive 192 hours of holiday leave in addition to annually accrued vacation time; vacation accrual rates between 168-280 hours annually for shift employees based on tenure. Holiday leave can be taken as time off or cashed out as payment.
Compensation : In addition to normal salary, the following compensation is provided to qualified Colton Firefighters : paramedic incentive, longevity pay (based on fire service tenure), bilingual pay, special certification pay, special assignment pay for arson investigators, paramedic recertification pay, educational incentive, and annual tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500.
Work Schedule : A 48-hour-on and 96-hour-off schedule allows for much-needed family and decompression time away from work.
Family Atmosphere : The people employed here routinely become "family," sharing meals and off-time with one another while utilizing teamwork to accomplish the fire department's mission. We strive to mentor each other at all ranks to bring out the best in our members.
Positions designated in the Colton Fire Fighters Association receive the following benefits :
Classic Members hired prior to 10 / 15 / 2011 benefit level is 3% @ 50
Classic Members hired after 10 / 15 / 2011 benefit level is 3% @ 55
PEPRA Members hired after 1 / 1 / 2013 benefit level is 2.7% @ 57
Do you possess a High School diploma or equivalent?
Do you possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician 1 Certificate and CPR certifications? If so, please upload.
Do you possess a valid California Class C license with Firefighter Endorsement or higher (Class A or B) issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record?
Required Question
Salary : $94,989 - $115,461
