What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services/Camp Support Personnel position at Grayback Forestry?
Job Description
Must be 18 years of age to apply
Position: Emergency Services/Camp support Personnel
Department: White City, OR Base
Reports To: Emergency Services Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
Be physically and mentally prepared to safely perform general forestry projects and other emergency services as an integral part of a team that will endure long hours in adverse conditions. Work can be performed anywhere in the United States.
Key Character Traits for this Position:
Alertness
Teamwork
Effectiveness
Initiative
Positive Attitude
Diligence
Dependability
Flexibility
Reliability
Endurance
Skill Sets:
* Technical Skills – Proper and safe use of hand tools, flammables and pressure washers.
* Problem Solving – Utilize personal knowledge to resolve issues. Able to discern when to seek assistance for efficient and effective resolutions.
* Customer Service - Respond to requests and assist with an attitude to serve rather than be served.
* Communication - Listen with the intent to provide constructive feedback. Speak in a manner that promotes respect and dignity in positive as well as negative situations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
*Promote and uphold Grayback Forestry’s Mission Statement, Company Vision and Core Values at all times.
* Maintain a safe, productive and positive work environment. Maintain and clean all equipment issued.
* Comply with all state and federal regulations.
* Use of power tools - pumps, hand tools - mechanical knowledge a plus.
* Set up of water tanks, pumps, hoses to operate mobile shower and hand washing stations. * Other duties as assigned by Emergency Services Coordinator.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
A Commercial Drivers License is helpful but not required. Training provided for various positions.
Physical Demands:
Possess ability to perform hard manual labor, using hand tools and to lift and carry 50 pounds or more. You may be required to work in excess of 15 hours per day.
* Walking/Climbing – Surfaces can be any of the following; forest turf and duff, rocks, gravel, or pavement. Terrain may be flat to steep.
* Carry – 10-50 pounds. Wear company issued uniform/clothing while working.
* Pushing/Pulling – 20-30 pounds of force.
* Bending/Twisting - From waist and knees to assume position when lifting.
* Lifting/Reaching/Handling/Grasping when utilizing equipment.
Work Environment:
Working conditions include working in a team environment, outside in varying weather conditions. May be required to work in an environment where there are fumes, smoke, noise, chemicals, dirt, and dust. May be on duty 16 hours or more a day. May involve extended time away from home and depending on the fire location, you may work 14 days straight before a day off.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
EOE: minority/female/disabled/veteran
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disabled/veteran
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