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Notice to Candidate: This position is on a 48-hour shift schedule.


AN INVITATION TO SERVE: DRIVER ENGINEER

This isn't just another Driver Engineer assignment. This is a call for professionals who want to build a department from the ground up. The Town of Jupiter is starting from a "blank slate," and our founding Driver Engineers will be the architects of our operational readiness. We are seeking a Driver Engineer who is motivated by this mission and embodies our philosophy of service before self.

You will be a founding member of our department, setting the standard of excellence for apparatus operation and maintenance for all who follow. We are looking for leaders who are excited to create, mentor, and build a department that the "community loves" and our "team members love."

WHO YOU ARE: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

•A Servant Leader: You are the living example of our "culture of service to the community first." You demonstrate your leadership through your actions, your readiness, and your unwavering support for your crew and the mission.
•An Expert Operator: You are a skilled professional, responsible for "driving and operating complex fire apparatus" in all situations. You have an extensive "knowledge of local roads" and are committed to "safe driving practices" to ensure your crew and the public are safe.
•The Company Technician: You are meticulous and proactive, taking ownership of the apparatus and its equipment. You are responsible for "routine and preventative maintenance checks," "inspecting apparatus equipment and tools," and ensuring your unit is operationally ready at all times.
•A Skilled Engineer: You are a master of your craft on the fire-ground. You "operate pumps, hoses, and other firefighting equipment," "managing water flow and maintaining accurate pressure" to support fire suppression. You are a highly skilled professional who also performs all firefighter and EMT duties as needed.
•The Captain's Right-Hand: You are the Fire Captain's trusted partner in "keeping the station running smoothly." You assist the company officer, help with "daily operational activities," and serve as an informal leader and mentor to the firefighters on your crew.
•A Builder with Integrity: You possess the "integrity" and "initiative" this "blank slate" opportunity demands. You are excited by the challenge of creating and standardizing "maintenance logs and inspection reports" and setting the operational procedures for our new fleet.



PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
This position is responsible for operating and maintaining fire apparatus and related equipment, ensuring safe and effective transportation of firefighting personnel and materials to emergency scenes. This position is responsible for apparatus readiness, including performing routine inspections and maintenance and ensuring operational efficiency. The Driver Engineer performs firefighting and rescue duties as required, operates pumps, hoses, and other firefighting equipment, and adheres to safety protocols at all times.

The following duties are normal for this position but should not be considered exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Drives and operates fire apparatus and vehicles in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Performs routine and preventative maintenance checks on fire and emergency response vehicles and apparatus, ensuring fuel, water, oil and hydraulic levels meet operational standards.

Inspects apparatus equipment and tools, including hoses, pumps, and nozzles, to ensure functionality daily or as directed.

Completes and maintains maintenance logs and inspection reports.

Assists with fire suppression activities, including laying hoses, operating pumps, and directing water streams.

Operates and manages water flow, maintaining accurate pressure and volume for firefighting operations.

Responds to emergency medical situations, assisting paramedics and providing basic life support as needed.

Adheres to all department safety guidelines, protocols, and regulatory standards.

Performs any or all of the duties of Firefighter/EMT, when required.

May on occasion and as directed serve in place of the Lieutenant or Captain, if needed or requested.

Ensures safe driving practices during responses to minimize personnel and public risk.

Maintains knowledge of local roads, hydrant locations, and emergency protocols.

Participates in ongoing training for apparatus operation, firefighting techniques, and emergency response.

Maintains certifications and knowledge of current firefighting practices and apparatus operation and maintenance standards.

Maintains fire-rescue equipment, apparatus, and facilities, performing minor repairs and cleaning on a regular basis.

Participates in on-the-scene fighting of fires, ensuring adherence to department protocols and safety standards during active fire operations.

Participates in on-the-scene emergency medical response, ensuring adherence to department protocols and safety standards during active emergency medical response operations.

Actively engages in fire prevention activities, including fire hazard identification, public education, and risk reduction strategies.

Provides firefighter training, ensuring that all personnel receive up-to-date instruction in firefighting techniques, safety practices, and department protocols.

Maintains certification and complies with requirements outlined in s. 633.408.

Engineers must successfully complete both the initial training as well as ongoing training related to the hydraulics, pump operations and aerial operations of Department apparatus.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a member of various Town of Jupiter employee committees, as assigned.

Represents the Town of Jupiter at meetings, when requested.

Performs other related duties as required.

Represents both the Town of Jupiter and the Jupiter Fire Rescue Department with integrity and demonstrates through actions dedication to the Core Value of both.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Must possess two (2) or more continuous years as a Firefighter/EMT or a Firefighter/Paramedic meeting all training requirements set forth by Florida Administrative Code 64J-1.020.

Current American Red Cross or Equivalent CPR Certification.

Must possess the State of Florida Firefighter 2 certification in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 633.

Must possess the State of Florida EMT certification in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 633 or a a State of Florida Paramedic Certification meeting all training requirements set forth by Florida Administrative Code 64J- 1.020.

A valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized, and the ability to obtain the State of Florida license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment is required.

The Drivers License in Good Standing must also meet the following Town of Jupiter standards and requirements:
•No more than 5 points accumulated on a license within the preceding 36 months
•No Suspensions or revocations in the 36 months preceding employment (Including administrative suspensions or failure to pay fines etc.
•No Reckless Driving Convictions within 36 months preceding employment
•No DUI / DWI Conviction in the 5 years preceding employment,

The valid State of Florida vehicle operator’s license must include a current Chauffeur or Class D with "E" endorsement.

Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, perjury or giving a false statement.

Must not have a history of being terminated or involuntarily fired from an employer for dishonestly, untruthfulness or theft.

Must not be on the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List.

Must meet all standards to successfully pass the comprehensive background check.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of one year experience as an Engineer / Driver or equivalent role in an equivalent capacity. Equivalent capacity can include being promoted or stepping up to the role of a fire apparatus driver engineer, or equivalent, spanning a one-year or more period of time.

Three or more years of experience in a paid professional firefighting role.

Demonstrated prior experience which denotes a Service to Others commitment. Examples include but are not limited to: prior military experience, prior experience in local government, ambulance service or other first responder capacities. Prior volunteer experience like disaster relief, community services, fire explorer/cadet program, or humanitarian aid also qualifies.

Training/experience in at least two of the following categories of professional development are desired. Those can include disciplines within the fire service like fire investigation, fire prevention and inspection, community risk reduction, technical rescue, risk reduction, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire apparatus operation, aerial apparatus operation, marine/water rescue, teaching, etc. Other experience in teaching or instructing, leadership development and supervisory best practices are also desired.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The physical demands described herein 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.

Must have correct color vision and depth perception as noted in NFPA 1582. Must be able to lift and carry articles weighing up to 75 lbs. and push articles weighing up to 150 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety harness, respirator, safety shoes/boots, coveralls, gloves, bunker gear, and face shield. Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to electricity, heights of up to 100 ft., noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, vibration, radiation, dust, vapors, fumes, toxic metals, sensitizers, poisons, animals/insects, mist, gases, smoke, irritants, asphyxiates, and blood borne pathogens.