JOB DESCRIPTION:

• La Habra Ambulance Operators (Driver & Attendant) serve with the City’s Fire and EMS partner, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and respond to fire, EMS and other emergency events within the City of La Habra.

• Ambulance Operators reside in their assigned Fire Station and work rotating shifts in accordance with the LACOFD (Kelley) work schedules (24 hour shifts for an average 56 hour work week).

• This program exposes the Ambulance Operators to the life, routines and some training associated with a career in the Fire and EMS service which has proven to be a unique way to acquire the knowledge and experience to effectively compete in firefighter examinations and hiring processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years old

• High school graduate or equivalent

• California Class C Driver’s License

• Possess a current CPR Card

• Possess valid Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-1 , EMT II or EMT-P (per 1797.80 1797.82 & 1797.84 H&S Code.).

• Satisfactory completion of a California State Fire Marshall accredited Fire Academy as evidenced by related certificates of completion.

• California (DMV) issued Ambulance Driver Certificate must be obtained prior to employment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION UPON APPLICATION:

• Current Resume

• Copy of current California Driver’s License

• Copy of current EMT Certification

• Copies of certificates indicating completion of a Fire Marshall approved Fire Academy or Firefighter I Certification.

Optional Documentation

• Letters of Recommendation

• References

REQUIRED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Copy of Ambulance License & Medical Examiner's Certificate

 

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

           • Submission and review of required documentation.

           • Oral board examination.

           • Satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug test.

           • Satisfactory completion of a background investigation consisting of live-scan fingerprint submission, driving record and background review.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $8.50 per hour with time-and-a-half ($12.75) for hours over 40 hours per week (average of about $544 per 56 hour week).

• A comprehensive medical, dental vacation and sick pay benefit package upon completion of 90 days as a full time employee.

 

Where to Submit

If you need additional information, call us at 714-300-0500 EXT. 228 or fax us at 714-300-0508

Employment Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer