Firefighter (Event Staff) - Watkins Glen International

Located within five hours (300 miles) of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted “Best NASCAR Track” by readers of USA Today . The Glen hosts a diverse portfolio of premier sports car, open wheel and stock car races throughout the year.

The compensation range for this position is: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

This position is seasonal: April 17th - October 25th. Hours can range from 8 to 40 hours a week. The workweek is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (changes based on event schedule)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age;
• Common sense, good judgment and the ability to think logically;
• Reliability and punctuality. If you commit to a shift, be there and on time;
• Knowledge of the Weekday Safety Team Handbook;
• Ability to work as a team member;
• Reliable transportation to and from the track location.

Duties:

• Responds to on-track fires and extinguishes fire;
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris;
• Responds to and renders assistance in emergency cases;
• Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire;
• Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies EMS & Facilities Manager of any defects;
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action;
• Keeps fire truck and equipment in a clean and orderly condition;
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions;
• Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the race track, including station numbers, emergency district locations, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with WGI’s policies and procedures;
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows WGI safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in WGI’s Safety Handbook.

Requirement:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Fire Fighter One required.
• Extrication certification is preferred but not required.
• Required to work some weekends

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