Rescue Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A Rescue Technician at Safe Rescue/ARS/SET Environmental is responsible to

• Provide site safety and technical rescue standby for customer's projects including confined space rescue and technical rope rescue 

• OSHA 30 (Preferred) 

• Incident Command System Training ICS (Preferred) 

• Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic (Preferred) 

• Transportation Workers Identification Card TWIC (Preferred) 

• Medical Training (Preferred) 

• CPR/AED/First Aid (Preferred)  

• Must pass DOT physical including drug screen 

• Ability to use computers and phone apps and programs 

• Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently 

• Ability to work in tight spaces and heights 

• Comfortable working without a fixed schedule  

• Ability to perform physical labor under direction of crew leads 

• Industry/Construction experience preferred but not required 

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record that meets insurance requirements 

• Proficient with SCBA and other tight-fitting respirators 

• Works well in stressful situations 

• Must be willing to continue training and education throughout employment 

• Ability to respond to out-of-town projects as needed 
  
  
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• 1 Year of experience preferred in either Safety, Rope/Rescue, Hazmat, Industrial setting, etc.  

• Available to travel out of state  

• Follow handling, inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance guidelines for all rescue equipment so that it is in a constant state of readiness 

• Monitor areas for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions 

• Assist with emergency First Aid as required 

• Supplied Air Bottle Watch, Fire Watch, and Confined Space Attendant 

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as necessary 

• Assess potential hazards and draft written rescue plan 

• Identify and communicate potential hazards to all affected parties 

• Determine hazard controls and emergency contingency plans and make recommendations if needed 

• Ensure that required safety equipment and PPE is readily available and in good working order 

• Conduct daily job briefings with customers and employees