Air Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Crew/Fuel Service Lineman

Summary: Serves as a member of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team, providing emergency response, incident management, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care, and operational support to ensure the safety and security of airport operations. Responds to aircraft emergencies, structural fires, hazardous conditions, medical incidents, and other emergency situations while maintaining compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and airport safety standards. Performs aircraft fueling operations, airfield inspections, equipment maintenance, and customer service duties in support of the airport's daily operations.

Duties & Responsibilities: Serves as a member of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team by responding to aircraft accidents, fires, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and other airport emergencies. Performs aircraft rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical response, incident stabilization, and scene management in accordance with FAA regulations, NIMS, and ICS principles. Maintains operational readiness through the inspection, operation, maintenance, and training associated with ARFF apparatus, firefighting equipment, emergency medical equipment, and related resources. Performs aircraft fueling and fuel farm operations, including fuel quality control, inventory management, inspections, and fuel sales. Conducts routine airfield inspections, removes operational hazards, assists with aircraft towing and ground handling, and performs general maintenance of airport facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Provides professional customer service to pilots, passengers, tenants, and airport users while supporting the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the airport. Performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Other Job Functions:  Performs other job related duties, as directed.

NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Education & Experience: Valid Texas Driver’s License, High School Diploma or GED, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Structural Firefighter or higher, Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic or higher. NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Verbal and written communication skills; basic computer/data entry skills; basic math calculation ability; strong interpersonal skills including ability cooperate with co-workers and to deal effectively with government officials, pilots, airline representatives, celebrities and the general public.

Equipment Used: Personal computer; general office equipment as needed; two-way radios; fire trucks; fuel trucks; tow tractors; ground power unit; specialized equipment and tools for fire and rescue procedures. 

Work Situations/Demands/Efforts: Work requires attention to detail; working alone and as part of a group; dealing with the public; flexibility in order to perform a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive duties, dealing with emergency situations; driving vehicles; operating machinery; must be available to work irregular hours, on-call and 24-hour shifts. (This position is designated as Essential Personnel which requires mandatory attendance during any and all emergency situations including but not limited to hurricanes.)

Working Conditions: Work is performed outside and/or in a vehicle more than 50 percent of the time.  Employee may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, humidity and precipitation; noise and vibration; machinery and equipment with moving parts; adverse atmospheric conditions from dust, fuel and chemical fumes, smoke, etc.

Physical Requirements: Job duties require heavy work; may move objects weighing up to 100 lbs. such as fuel hoses, air rescue/fire fighting equipment by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Duties also require frequent walking and standing; climbing; reaching; driving vehicles; operating machinery; handling fuel and other hazardous material. Appropriate safety precautions must be observed.