Fireman Driver Operator (042jc) vacancy in Kandahar Air Field Afghanistan ()

My client is currently seeking 2 Firemen Driver Operators for their airfield operation on the busiest NATO airfield that handles both commercial as well as military aircraft.

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Platoon Chief/Deputy Platoon Chief, each Driver Operator conducts daily platoon duties in his/her assigned position.

This is a demanding position requiring the incumbent to work in an environment of conditions varying between exceptionally hot and dusty to temperatures below freezing. The incumbent will be physically fit and able to work continuously in these extreme conditions. Afghanistan is recovering from armed conflict and is considered a “war-torn” country. While hostilities have diminished, foreign military armaments, particularly land mines, are present throughout the country.

Structure:
The firefighter reports to Platoon Chief/Deputy Platoon Chief and has no direct reports.

Specific Accountabilities:
• performs in a professional manner to prevent damage, or unnecessary physical or financial loss to Fire Department equipment and materials;
• is familiar with safety regulations, in particular, the safety regulations pertaining to the Fire Services and operations;
• drives and operates fire fighting apparatus and utility vehicles;
• removes personnel from an area of high risk to an area of relative safety,
• executes fire extinguishing procedures,
• conducts fire inspections;
• conducts training for non-fire fighting personnel and various organized groups
• takes action as required by SOP’s; as well as complies with Fire Department policy;
• returns equipment to a state of normal stand-by readiness after every use, and
• participates in fire fighting training activities; maintaining fire fighting rescue tools (manual & power), as well as maintains portable pumps;
• participates in the Fire Prevention and Life Safety inspections, testing and maintenance of all fixed or portable extinguishing or detection systems, fire apparatus, and water distribution systems
• performs all other duties that the PC/DPC deem necessary to the operation;
• maintains a physical fitness standard as required by Fire Services policy;
• maintains a high level of cooperation between peers, subordinates and supervisors;
• demonstrates initiative and utilizing time well, anticipating problems, and offering solutions; and
• Works well in a team environment;

Educational and Experience Requirements:
Qualified to;
• NFPA 1001: Fire fighter Qualifications or Equivalent;
• Hold a driving license to drive a heavy/large vehicle up to and including 38tons.
• NFPA1002: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, ARFF Driver Operator or Equivalent;
• NFPA 1003: Airport Firefighter/ARFF Driver operator or Equivalent;
• NFPA 472: HAZMAT Awareness, Operator, Technician or Equivalent;

The client is offering and excellent salary and all food, accommodation, insurance flights etc are being covered by the client, however the airfield is on 24 hr operation and you will be working a 24h day on day off shift pattern and the total number in the department is about 88 personnel at the moment.

This contract is up for renewal in December 2013, although it could possibly extended even