Job Description
Technician, EMT/ Fire & Safety - 2nd Shift
Job Location:  Parsons, KS 67357
Teams:  Safety
Req Id:  3671
Posting Start Date:  8/24/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Job Summary

Assumes primary on-site responsibility for safety at the facility for a minimum of 3 days a week. Takes an active role in development, review and implementation of written procedures, design of facilities and hazard assessments to insure the safety of all operations. Performs all duties of an EMT. Responsible for providing fire prevention and OSHA support for the Safety Department.

Responsibilities

  • Performs independent daily safety walk-thrus of production, support services and maintenance shops - identifying safety issues and taking appropriate actions (seeking approval of Safety Manager as needed), ensuring compliance with SOPs, OSHA, and DoD Safety regulations. 20%
  • Plans and conducts fire and tornado drills along with other Safety training to include CPR/First Aid Training. Prepares and coordinates Fire Prevention Week activities. 10%
  • Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections plant wide, assuring compliance. 10%
  • First Responder for all alarms and emergency calls. Administers emergency medical care at scene of emergency and while transporting to medical facility in accordance with basic EMT standard of care and authorized protocols. 20%
  • Knowledgeable about all practices and methods regarding training and job performance in accordance with NFPA and OSHA Standards. 20%
  • Perform medical duties including new hire and annual physicals, drug screening and assessments. 20%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • State of Kansas EMT certified.
  • Certified as First Responder or able to obtain certification within 60 days
  • Must successfully complete training required to be DoD Certified including but not limited to HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations training within 12 months of hire.
  • Be familiar with all practices and methods regarding training and job performance i/a/w NFPA Standards.
  • Be familiar with OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School or equivalent. Required
  • Previous fire fighting experience Preferred

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $52,160 - $78,240. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Essential Functions

  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C (Often/ Critical)
  • Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Walking R (Regular)
  • Hearing R (Regular)
  • Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Talking R (Regular)
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Other N/A
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Ability to read complex documents in [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular)
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular)
  • Other NA
  • Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular)
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical)
  • Other N/A

    • Travel:

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