The Clarendon County Fire Department is accepting applications for a Career Shift Firefighter position.  Minimum requirements are:  IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I certification with current CPR & First Aid, and a valid SC Driver’s License equivalent to a Class E or Class D with fire apparatus endorsement, with a clean driving record.  Experience is preferred.  Firefighter II, Emergency Vehicle Driver Training and Pump Operations certifications are preferred.  Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.  Must be at least 18 years of age, at the time of employment.  High School graduate or equivalent. 

Under general supervision of designated fire/rescue officers, performs external fire suppression, provides medical care, ensures equipment maintenance and readiness; provides the best possible control in emergency situations in order to protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance.  Under no circumstances, will enter a structure, mobile home, or enclosure such as a camper for fire suppression activities. Must be at least 18 years of age, at time of employment. Able to successfully complete physical agility test. Must successfully pass medical physical examination and pass testing for illegal drugs/substances. High School graduate or equivalent. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Under general supervision of designated fire/rescue officers, performs response and medical treatment to patients requesting assistance through 911, provides the best possible control in emergency situations in order to protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance.  Must be at least 18 years of age, at time of employment. Able to successfully complete physical agility test. Must successfully pass medical physical examination and pass testing for illegal drugs/substances. High School graduate or equivalent. Must possess Firefighter I certification. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Duties include but are not limited to custodial maintenance of county building, cleaning floors, windows, disposing of trash. Maintaining supply inventory and notifying Facilities Department when repairs are needed. Prior industrial or institutional experience preferred. Requires 30 days of on the job training or an equivalent combination of education, training and exp. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a valid SC driver’s license.

Under occasional supervision, operates heavy equipment in the maintenance of County roads. Operates a variety of trucks and heavy equipment, which may include bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, bush cutters, side cutters, etc., to maintain County roads, bridges, and rights-of-way. Primary maintenance tasks include grading roads, mowing vegetation next to roads, removing trees and debris, hauling dirt and debris, digging ditches, installing drainage pipes, etc. Must be able to operate a Motor Grader. Requires a High School Diploma/GED supplemented by one to two years of experience in heavy equipment operations and road maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a S. C. class “B” or “A” CDL driver’s license. Reports to the Public Works Foreman.