City of Hayward - Used for Automation - DO NOT CHANGE
Apparatus Operator (closed promo)
$31.43 - $38.19 Hourly
$2,514.40 - $3,055.20 Biweekly
$5,447.87 - $6,619.60 Monthly
$65,374.40 - $79,435.20 Annually
Hayward, CA
Full-Time
F210-2017-12
Hayward Fire Department
12/08/2017
3/18/2026 7:23 AM Pacific
$25.00
$31.43 - $38.19 Hourly
$2,514.40 - $3,055.20 Biweekly
$5,447.87 - $6,619.60 Monthly
$65,374.40 - $79,435.20 Annually
Hayward, CA
Full-Time
F210-2017-12
Hayward Fire Department
12/08/2017
3/18/2026 7:23 AM Pacific
$25.00
Description
This bulletin is to announce a promotional examination for Apparatus Operator. The date for the written examination is the week of May 7, 2018 and will be dependent on the number of qualified applicants.
FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, January 5, 2018 by 5:00 PM in the Human Resources Department.
THE POSITION: The Apparatus Operator drives, operates, inspects and performs some basic maintenance of fire apparatus. Duties will be in emergency and non-emergency operations.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
Completion of probation as a Firefighter with the City of Hayward Fire Department. Applicants must have three (3) years full time, paid firefighting experience in the Hayward Fire Department or a Fire Department which is similar to HFD.
An evaluation of previous experience from other departments for this purpose will be made by the Fire Chief according to the following criteria: (1) the previously employing department has response requirements similar to the Hayward Fire Department including first aid and medical emergency responses, and structural fire responses including commercial and industrial occupancies; and (2) the previously employing Department has an in-service training program to maintain the proficiency of its employees.
*Accredited Fire Science course work may be substituted for experience up to a maximum of twelve (12) months at the rate of three (3) semester units for one (1) month or four and one-half (4 ½) quarter units for one (1) month.
License:
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C License with proper endorsements. Individuals not currently meeting one of these requirements should contact the Training Officer at ext. 8660 for information about how to qualify.
THE EXAMINATION: The examination may consist of a number of weighted parts: written test; driving test operating an engine on a predetermined street course; driving test operating a ladder truck on a predetermined street course; pumping test; ladder truck aerial operation at drill tower; ARFF driving and/or operation; Type III driving and/or operation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The application procedure will consist of submitting a completed copy of a special application for Apparatus Operator in person to the Human Resources Department or you may also file online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1924585-0 no later than 5:00 PM, January 5, 2018.
Essential Duties
Drives various types of fire apparatus to the scene of fires, operates pumping equipment and related apparatus to insure that necessary water pressure is maintained at all times; inspects and maintains apparatus and equipment to insure proper working condition and makes minor repairs as needed; prepares required reports relating to maintenance, inspection, movements and usage of fire apparatus including equipment and hose records; performs hydrant maintenance and maintains complete field record of hydrants; may be assigned certain related duties of Firefighter and/or Fire Captain.Minimum Qualifications
ABILITIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION
Ability to:- Keep records and prepare reports
- Operate Fire Department apparatus
- Perform all the duties of a Firefighter
- Modern firefighting procedures and equipment
- Location of streets, hydrants, public buildings and local hazards
- Departmental rules and regulations
- Fire apparatus and equipment including proper utilization thereof: Fireground hydraulics
Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Completion of probation as a Firefighter with City of Hayward Fire Department.
Three (3) years experience as a Firefighter in the Hayward Fire Department or a fire department which is similar to the Hayward Fire Department. (Similarity to be determined by the Hayward Fire Department).
Accredited Fire Science course work will be accepted in lieu of experience at the rate of three (3) semester units for (1) month experience up to a maximum of twelve (12) months.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One (1) Year
F210 Apparatus Operator (56)
Created September 1962
Revised August 1981
EEO Code: 04
FPPC STATUS: Non-Designated
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Benefits
Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2018 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Your choice of CalPERS Medical Plan (with generous employer contribution)
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members)
- Dental Insurance (plans available through Dental Dental or United Concordia)
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
- Other Employee Paid benefits include Aflac, LegalShield, etc.
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please click here.
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- Employer
- City of Hayward - Used for Automation - DO NOT CHANGE
- Phone
- 510-583-4500
- Website
- https://www.hayward-ca.gov/
- Address
-
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Darwin, California, 93522
- Apparatus Operator (closed promo) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Have you completed probation as a Firefighter in HFD?
- * QUESTION 2
- Please specify mumber of years and/or months of full-time paid firefighting experience in the HFD.
- * QUESTION 3
- Please specify number of years and/or months of full-time paid firefighting experience in a fire department which you consider similar to HFD. Please specify name and location of similar fire department for which you worked.
- * QUESTION 4
- What is your highest year of education?
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you possess a valid California Class B Driver's License or Class C with proper endorsement?
- QUESTION 6
- If you do not have three years of full time paid firefighting experience in the HFD and/or in a fire department which you consider similar to HFD, list below all accredited Fire Science coursework you have satisfactorily completed for consideration as substitution for required experience.
- * Required Question