GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performance of routine work of the fire department as specially assigned while being trained on the job for the more responsible and skilled work required as Driver.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Work in this class involves limited phases and responsibilities of fire fighting for new employees entering the service of the department. Employees work along with and receive assistance from older employees of the department and are taught the fundamentals and more advanced phases of firefighting work by Superior Officers who closely supervise their performances. This class ranks immediately below that of Driver.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only)

Assist in laying and connecting hose, turning water on and off, carrying ladders, and other firefighting work, as directed.

Clean equipment, stations, and grounds, and other routine custodial and maintenance work at the stations; stand telephone and station watch as required.

Attend classes of instructions, read and study assigned materials, practice tying knots, raising, placing, and climbing ladders, etc., and generally prepare for the performance of work and promotion to Driver.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise specified, all requirements listed below must be met by the filing deadline for application for admission to the examination.

Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States, and of legal age.

After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a physical examination, the selection and administration of which shall be authorized by the Appointing Authority, designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation.

Applicant must possess one of the following: high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate, high school transcript, affidavit from the issuing high school, associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or college transcript, any one of which must indicate that graduation has occurred or a degree awarded. Any Louisiana applicant who presents a home study diploma shall submit necessary documentation indicating Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approval of the home study curriculum. Non-Louisiana applicants shall be required to present proof of completion of a high school curriculum which has been accredited by the applicant’s state, or its state-approved agency. A certification of completion shall not be sufficient to substitute for a diploma or equivalency certificate.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must be not less than eighteen (18) years of age.