Rescue worker job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example rescue worker requirements on a job description
Rescue worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in rescue worker job postings.
Sample rescue worker requirements
- Valid driving license.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
- Previous experience in emergency rescue.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Excellent physical and mental conditioning.
Sample required rescue worker soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Patience and calmness under pressure.
- Ability to take quick decisions.
Rescue worker job description example 1
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation rescue worker job description
*SUMMARY OF JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
*JOB TITLE*: Rescue Personnel
*REQUISITION*: FOS001E
*DEPARTMENT*: Generation
*LOCATION*: Jeffrey Energy Center, St Mary's, KS
*PAY RANGE*: $20.00/hour with a step increase to $25.00/hour upon training completion.
*Scheduled Work Hours*:
• This temporary position will work a variety of shifts including: days, nights, weekends and holidays, and often with short notice. Regular scheduled hours are Not Guaranteed.
*Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities*:
• Perform high angle and confined space rescues.
• Provide care for the acutely ill or injured employee as first on the scene.
• Perform periodic inspections and inventory on medical equipment/supplies, rescue and fire extinguishing equipment.
• Perform safety related functions as assigned.
• Chosen candidates will be offered the option to become instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid and Incipient Fire Training.
*Education and Experience Required*:
• Training as a Kansas Emergency Medical Responder or higher
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
*Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required*:
• This person must be able to function as a cohesive team member and be able to accurately and quickly function during stressful situations.
*Licenses/Certifications*:
• Possess current Kansas certification as an Emergency Medical Responder or higher.
• Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.
*Working Conditions*:
• This position requires you to work inside and outside of the plant during all types of climates.
• This position requires work at great heights and in very confined spaces.
• The employee must be medically qualified to wear a supplied air respirator.
• Occasional travel is required.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
**Job:** **Power Plant/Generation*
**Title:** *Rescue Personnel*
**Location:** *null*
*JOB TITLE*: Rescue Personnel
*REQUISITION*: FOS001E
*DEPARTMENT*: Generation
*LOCATION*: Jeffrey Energy Center, St Mary's, KS
*PAY RANGE*: $20.00/hour with a step increase to $25.00/hour upon training completion.
*Scheduled Work Hours*:
• This temporary position will work a variety of shifts including: days, nights, weekends and holidays, and often with short notice. Regular scheduled hours are Not Guaranteed.
*Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities*:
• Perform high angle and confined space rescues.
• Provide care for the acutely ill or injured employee as first on the scene.
• Perform periodic inspections and inventory on medical equipment/supplies, rescue and fire extinguishing equipment.
• Perform safety related functions as assigned.
• Chosen candidates will be offered the option to become instructors for CPR/AED/First Aid and Incipient Fire Training.
*Education and Experience Required*:
• Training as a Kansas Emergency Medical Responder or higher
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
*Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required*:
• This person must be able to function as a cohesive team member and be able to accurately and quickly function during stressful situations.
*Licenses/Certifications*:
• Possess current Kansas certification as an Emergency Medical Responder or higher.
• Possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.
*Working Conditions*:
• This position requires you to work inside and outside of the plant during all types of climates.
• This position requires work at great heights and in very confined spaces.
• The employee must be medically qualified to wear a supplied air respirator.
• Occasional travel is required.
Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
**Job:** **Power Plant/Generation*
**Title:** *Rescue Personnel*
**Location:** *null*
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024