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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Operator Trainee in Middlesboro, KY, Kentucky
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary:
The Cumberland Gap Tunnel Authority has 38 full-time employees composed of the administrative team, the mechanical and electrical teams and 4 operations teams. Operations has 2-day teams and 2-night teams, each 7-member team work 12.5-hour shifts 4 days on and 4 days off. We are hiring a full-time minimum 36 hours per week operations person to work a floating shift that may consist of day shift, night shift or a combination of both. Hours and days to be determined by the Tunnel Manager on an as-needed basis.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
Perform high level service and task work to assure continued safe flow of traffic through the tunnels.
Monitor and manipulate traffic flow.
Inspect and escort hazardous material carriers
Perform all aspects of janitorial, ground keeping and basic maintenance on equipment and systems within the portal buildings, tunnels, and appropriate outdoor sites.
Respond to and direct response to fire, hazardous material spills, medical emergencies and rescue operations as needed.
Required to complete all safety training as assigned and EMT National Registry within 1 year
Nonessential functions and responsibilities:
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required SkillsRequired Experience
This position requires operation of an emergency vehicle, thus requiring the hired individual to be a minimum of 21 years of age
Valid Driver’s License, Operator or CDL License, Driving Insurability
Sense of Sound, Touch, Hearing, Sight, Balance, Ability to Lift 125 pounds
Ability to work on call, full time, part time as needed up to 12.5-hour shifts
Available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies.
Minimum High School Graduate or GED
Ability to work at heights, confined spaces, and wear PPE SCBA protective equipment.
All Preferred EMT Training is required to be completed within 1 year of employment.
Maintain records and documentation
Preferred Experience and Training:
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (NREMT-B)
Kentucky Emergency Medical Technician – Basic License
Fire Brigade Training
Hazmat Operations Level Certification
Vehicle Extrication Technician
Emergency Vehicle Driver Training -EVOC
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a transportation tunnel environment that includes outdoors in all types of weather from extreme heat to extreme cold, rain, snow, etc. for several hours at a time. The environment could include fire scenes, chemical spill sites, confined spaces, bucket truck and aerial man lift and within elevated noise levels.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.