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FIRE ENGINEER CITY OF COLTON Page 2 of 3 WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The incumbent may work around or in contact with hazardous materials, blood products and other potentially toxic substances. Incumbents may be subject to physical threats, verbal abuse, or other stressful situations. During fire suppression activities, incumbents wear self contained breathing apparatus and enter smoke filled buildings. QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Fire Engineer. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of three years of full-time fire fighting experience in a municipal fire department and the equivalent of a high school diploma and successful completion of either one-half of the State Certified Fire Officer courses or successful completion of one-half of the required core units for an AS degree in Fire Science. License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire, a class B Commercial or Class B Firefighters driver's license, a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire, appropriate, valid EMT -IA and CPR Certifications. Possession of a City of Colton Fire Department Engineers Certificate. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS Knowledge of: Complex principles, practices and procedures of modem fire fighting and the operation and general maintenance of fire fighting vehicles, equipment and apparatus. Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, tools, and apparatus used in fire fighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations. Vehicle safety laws for operation of Class B vehicles on the roadway. Principles of mechanics, hydraulics, and mathematics as related to Fire Engineer duties. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Methods and techniques for record keeping. Proper English, spelling and grammar. Ability to: Effectively and safely drive and operate the full range of fire apparatus and equipment used by the department.