Lateral Firefighter

Salary : $44,846.81 Annually

Location : Hickory, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 200-01131

Department : Fire

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Depends on Qualifications : Yes

Description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory ator for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.

Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.

All applications must be submitted on line only (). Resumes, paper applications or emails in lieu of an on line application will not be accepted. Your application is not valid until you receive a confirmation from Neogov or Governmentjobs.com immediately following completion of your application.

This position is responsible for protecting the lives of other firefighters, civilians, and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations.

Major Duties

• Responds to fires and perform fire suppression activities utilizing firefighting equipment and techniques, including nozzle operation, fire stream direction, and building ventilation.
• Performs rescue, salvage, and overhaul operations.
• Administers EMT-level emergency medical care.
• Participates in physical fitness programs.
• Inspects assigned apparatus and equipment; performs routine maintenance on same.
• Participates and assists in training, fire drills, and mock disasters, including set-up and evacuation.
• Performs vehicle extrication.
• May be a primary provider or assist with other rescue operations as needed.
• The firefighter II may act as substitute operator of emergency vehicles including operating fire engines, ladder trucks, tanker (tender) trucks, a rescue truck, or an ARFF truck.
• Performs building maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds maintenance duties.
• Assists in completing reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Personnel at the Firefighter III level are designated to fill in at the Captain I / II level.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge of firefighting techniques.

Knowledge of firefighting apparatus and equipment.

Knowledge of hydraulics and extrication equipment, and other applicable rescue equipment.

Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association guidelines and departmental and city rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of local, state and federal fire codes.

Knowledge of local geography, streets and buildings.

Knowledge of hazardous materials.

Knowledge of potential fire hazards.

Knowledge of EMT level emergency medical care.

Knowledge of building construction and basic mechanics.

Skill in operating firefighting equipment.

Skill in operating rescue and extrication equipment, and other applicable rescue equipment.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with high school education.

Successful completion of the HFD Relief Driver Exam by the employee's(4) four-year anniversary of hire date.

Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission.

NC Firefighter Certification from NC OSFM

NC EMT-B or NREMT-B

Hazardous Materials Operations

Out-of-state applicants will be considered if reciprocity is allowed by NC OSFM and NC OEMS

Technical Rescuer General and Technical Rescuer-Vehicle certifications are preferred

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

North Carolina Class B Driver's License

Firefighter Safety and Survival

Emergency Vehicle Driver Certificate

NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800

Hazardous Materials Operations

Rapid Intervention Certificate preferred

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS : The Fire Captain assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work from compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES : Guidelines include National Fire Protection Association codes, FAA guidelines for airport operations, federal and state laws, local ordinances, building codes, and city and department rules, regulations, policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY : The work consists of related fire suppression and rescue duties. Potentially life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT : The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire suppression activities, fire prevention and safety activities, and education. Successful performance results in increased public safety and decreased property loss.

PERSONAL CONTACTS : Contacts are typically with co-workers, fire and emergency victims, other emergency personnel, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS : Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, motivate personnel, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching and stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work is typically performed at the fire station or at fire scenes. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, smoke, fumes, and hazardous situations and materials that require the use of protective equipment such as masks, goggles, gloves, protective clothing, and self-contained breathing apparatus.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY : This position exercises functional supervision only at the Firefighter III level.When requested the Firefighter III may fill in at the Captain I / II position due to the officer being out for sickness or vacation.

SAFETY SENSITIVE : This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary :

Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (such as GED, Task, HiSet etc.)?

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to obtain a valid NC license within 30 days of beginning work?

Do you have a Class A or Class B CDL driver's license from North Carolina

Describe your skills and / or experience as it relates to this advertised position.

I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

I acknowledge an offer for employment is contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer pre-work screen and drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others. The testing will be based on the physical demands of the job. While performing the test, the blood pressure must be within the American Heart Association guidelines of no greater than 159 / 99 and the heart rate must be within the American College of Sports Medicine guide of 220-age x 90%.

Do you have any relatives currently employed by the City of Hickory?Two members of a family (relatives as defined below) shall not be employed if such employment will result in an employee directly or indirectly supervising a member of his / her family, or if one member occupies a position which has influence over the other's employment, promotion, salary administration or other management or personnel consideration. "Relative" is defined as spouse, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandchild, grandparent, (including corresponding half, step, in-law, and adopted relationships), or any member of the employee's household. The term also includes domestic partners (a person with whom the employee's life is interdependent and who shares a common residence), and, a daughter or son of an employee's domestic partner.)

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