The salary listed does not include additional built-in overtime. The overtime salary for this position is $30.21 to $38.55 per hour. Ambulance Operators work approximately 800 hours of built-in overtime.
Recruitments posted as "Continuous" are subject to close at any time following an initial two-week posting period. Upon closing, the applications received will be screened and notices will be sent to the applicants regarding the status of their application.
Under general supervision, this classification is responsible for operating an ambulance responding to medical aid calls; providing basic medical care to the ill and injured; and providing patient transport services. The primary responsibility of this classification is for operating an ambulance and providing basic medical care and transport of patients. This classification is distinguished from the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)/Ambulance Operator in that the latter does not perform as advanced medical care. In addition, the Ambulance Operator/Paramedic functions in a lead capacity over the Ambulance Operator/EMT (Basic).
These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience:
No prior experience necessary.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Necessary Special Requirements: