What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Hickory?
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 at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.
All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional pre-work 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 online only (www.hickorync.gov/employment). Resumes, paper applications, or emails in lieu of an online 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. If you are unable to submit your application, contact Neogov at 1-877-204-4442.This position is responsible for protecting the lives of other firefighters, civilians, and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations.
Responds to fires and performs 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 includingoperating 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.
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association, the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission, and the North Carolina Office of Medical Services.
Knowledge of firefighting techniques.
Knowledge of firefighting apparatus and equipment.
Knowledge of hydraulics and extrication equipment.
Knowledge of local, state and federal fire codes.
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association guidelines and departmental and city rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
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.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and exert force; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; crawl; talk; and hear. An employee in this position will have successfully passed the Fire "Job Related Performance Ability Test (JRPAT).
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.
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.
Salary : $39,185
