What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter Paid-on-Call Probationary position at City of Hopkins?
Paid-on-Call applicants must live within 12 minutes of the Hopkins Fire Station -101 17th Avenue S. Hopkins, MN
CLASS SUMMARY:
It is the responsibility of the Paid-on Call Probationary Firefighter with the aid of the department's training division, to complete the required training courses as specified in the department's training standards. The Paid-on Call Probationary Firefighter will be assigned to a Captain for the purpose of orientation and familiarization and assigned to a company for supervision and performance evaluation. The Paid-on Call Probationary Firefighter will begin responding to emergency calls under the close supervision of officers and senior firefighters.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Those who have applied are encouraged to attend a hiring informational meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm. Significant others are encouraged to attend.
2025 hiring process:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Minimum qualifications:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
CLASS SUMMARY:
It is the responsibility of the Paid-on Call Probationary Firefighter with the aid of the department's training division, to complete the required training courses as specified in the department's training standards. The Paid-on Call Probationary Firefighter will be assigned to a Captain for the purpose of orientation and familiarization and assigned to a company for supervision and performance evaluation. The Paid-on Call Probationary Firefighter will begin responding to emergency calls under the close supervision of officers and senior firefighters.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Those who have applied are encouraged to attend a hiring informational meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm. Significant others are encouraged to attend.
2025 hiring process:
- Hiring informational meeting: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 6:00pm
- Written exam: Saturday, April 12th 8:00 - 10:00 am
- Physical agility test: Saturday, April 12th 11:00 am
- Interviews: the week of April 21st, 2025, exact date and time TBD based on number of applicants
- Background check: preformed by Hopkins Police
- Psychological/Medical Exam: TBD
- Tentative start date: July 10th, 2025
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
- Perform tasks as assigned by an officer on the emergency scene or at the station.
- Attend department meetings, training sessions and drills as prescribed by the department's Rules and SOG’s.
- Be responsible for all property issued to them.
- Conduct themselves in a manner expected by the department.
- Make known to their company officer any problems.
- Actively participate in the department's and/or assigned company's work details.
- Be responsible for the completion of all training requirements of the FIREFIGHTER I LEVEL before the end of their probationary period.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
- Eighteen (18) year sold
- Must live within 12 minutes of the Hopkins Fire Station (101 17th Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343)
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Salary : $13
