Part-time, Fire Service Driver

Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for driving and operating semi-trucks while pulling specialized firefighting training props, setting up and operating props and equipment; assisting Lead Instructors in delivering training programs; and potentially serving as the Incident Safety Officer on certain training events to support training programs of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). This position will drive, operate, and maintain KFRTI vehicles, props, and equipment in compliance with KU policies and procedures and State and Federal law.

This position coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers and reports to the Transportation Program Coordinator.

Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a unit of KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) housed on the Lawrence campus. The Institute was created in 1949 by Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a "traveling instruction service," providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State of Kansas.

The mission of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible, comprehensive training and credentialing for fire and emergency response personnel to promote health and safety in Kansas communities.

70% - Drive and Operate Specialized Vehicle, Props and Equipment

• Drive Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute vehicles, including semi-trucks with trailers, to deliver training props to class locations.
• Set up props and equipment at training sites, ensuring their readiness for training events.
• Operate props and other equipment, including power tools and equipment, safely.
• Assist lead instructor during training program deliveries.
• Serve as an Incident Safety Officer on training events when trained and capable of doing so, for example live fire training events.
• Report equipment problems, break downs, accidents, needs to Transportation Coordinator.
• Return vehicles, props, and equipment in clean and original condition to KFRTI equipment storage location.
• Maintain a Kansas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
• Coordinate class logistics with lead instructor. Point of contact for KFRTI after the class has been assigned by Program Manager.
• Contact Lead instructor for logistical needs. Truck, trailer, location, water supply, AV equipment, local support, books, supplies.
• Contact fire departments, confirm dates and location of training event, ask for local support needed. Identify locations of trash service, water supply, classroom, restrooms.
• Keeps Lead Instructor apprised of details as needed.
• Confirm training schedules for individual classes assigned by the Institute with the Assigned Lead Instructor and local fire department.
• Coordinate appropriate local fire department support needed for the scheduled course.

20% - Course Instruction and Certification Test Site Management

• Serve as lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified) for KFRTI programs and courses.
• Manage KFRTI Certification Testing sites, including Evaluators.

10% - Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or their designee.

• Persons in these positions are not eligible for travel reimbursement or wages for traveling to or from equipment storage locations to perform assigned duties.
• In-state and limited out-of-state travel is required in this position. This position is frequently required to work a non-traditional schedule (including evenings and weekends).
• Federally mandated alcohol and controlled substance testing is required as a condition of employment for those employees possessing Commercial Drivers Licenses and assigned duties of driving semi-trucks. Employees (in these positions) are subject to any of the following types of alcohol and controlled substance tests: pre-duty, reasonable suspicion, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up.
• This position requires the ability to perform strenuous tasks associated with coupling and…