Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator

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Job Title Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 04738 Department Fire Science Technology Job Category Support Job Type Part-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 05/18/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Fire Science Technology (FST) program provides an understanding of all aspects of fire science including fire protection, prevention, and investigation. The FST program is also appropriate for career firefighters, fire protection system designers, fire prevention code enforcement personnel, and safety professionals who want to enhance their job skills as well as increase their opportunities for promotion.

Sinclair Fire Academy offers live fire training at the Dayton Fire Training Center. Sinclair's Fire Academy is chartered by the State of Ohio to provide certified firefighter and rescue training.

This part time position pays $28.12 per hour at a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Drive to Training Venues

• Possess and maintain current CDL license
• Follow and obey all traffic laws
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance Report defects, accidents, or violations

Operate Pump and all Equipment

• Possess a working knowledge of fire pumps and their operation
• Possess a working knowledge of fire hydraulics
• Possess a working knowledge of aerial operations
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner at all times

Administrative Support

• Maintain apparatus maintenance worksheets
• Refueling as needed
• Maintain apparatus appearance

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of documented experience as a fire apparatus Driver/Operator required
• Minimum of current Ohio firefighter certification required
• Minimum of a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B" or higher required
• Applicants will be required to pass drug testing for CDL operators in accordance with federal requirements, including but not limited to random drug testing

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience?

• Yes

• No

• • In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.

• Ohio

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.

• No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other