Fire Response Specialist
Job Category
Environmental, Health, Safety & Security
Location
Sparks, Nevada
Req. ID
225441
Job Type
Full-time
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Tesla has an outstanding opportunity available for Fire Response Specialist to join the team at our Sparks, NV Gigafactory location. Fire Response Specialist are expected to monitor the fire alarm panel, safely minimize losses associated with fire, perform search and rescue operations, support hazardous material response operations, and support medical emergencies. During an individual’s assigned shift, the Fire Response Specialist is also responsible to carry out assignments pertaining to emergency and life safety system equipment maintenance and safety checks.
Shift Available: Nights 7:00PM - 7:00AM (10% pay differential)
Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Attend training sessions as required by Tesla, read and understand assigned materials related to emergency medical care, fire fighting and fire prevention
- Respond to emergency calls (HAZMAT, fire, medical)
- Performs general inspection, testing, and maintenance onlife safety and emergency response equipment
- Enforce life safety standards. Accurately maintain and complete all required documentation
- Studies the location of building layout, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, alarm systems and Knox boxes
- Identify, track and help mitigate life safety concerns. Follow and relay instructions and information quickly and accurately
- Troubleshoot fire alarm system and fire suppression system issues. Interface with the local Fire Department during emergencies
- Industrial Firefighting certification preferred. CurrentNevada EMT-Basic minimum and EMT-Advanced, or Paramedic certificationpreferred. Valid Class C Drivers License preferred
- Incident Command System knowledge. ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- Hazardous Materials Operations level with decon preferred
- 2 years’ experience as a Firefighter with Firefighter Iand/or II certifications preferred
- Ability to communicate concisely, clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form
- Ability to act in accordance with Tesla requirements as well as State and Federal laws, regulations, operational procedures, policies and statutes
- Must be competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift/carry up to 75lbs or more with assistance
- Ability to walk and stand for 12 hour shifts
- Ability to handle occasional overtime
- Must be comfortable in confined spaces and wearing a SCBA
- Must be able to initially and annually pass a physical testsimilar to the CPAT
- Must complete medical baseline assessment and have the ability to complete physically strenuous tasks associated with fire suppression, for extended periods of time
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.