Firefighter Recruit Position Available In Harrison, Mississippi

Firefighter Recruit 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Pass Christian, MS 39571 City of Pass Christian Position Overview This is a probationary position in which the skills of firefighting work in combat, extinguishing and preventing fires are taught. Additional skills are taught including answering emergency calls, operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and quarters. Essential Job Function Incumbents shall be required to have knowledge of but not limited to the following: 1. Perform as required, the physical agility test as required during the hiring procedure and State requirement. 2. Pass Civil Service Examination. 3. Pass Hazmat Awareness/Operations Class required by State. 4. Pass the 1001 training course required by the State. 5. Prior to being taken off probation incumbent must demonstrate a testable knowledge of the streets within the City of Pass Christian. 6. Incumbents will be attending all required training sessions. 7. Must attend a First Responder course when directed by the Fire Chief. 8. Must maintain hydrants, apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment and grounds. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must maintain current CPR training and certification. Ability to grasp and follow directives. Ability to perform physical training. Knowledge of street locations within the City of Pass Christian. Education and Experience High School Diploma or G.E. D. Licenses and/or Certifications Valid Drivers’ Mississippi Driver’s License at the time of appointment or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days and a driving record acceptable City’s Risk Manager. Valid certification in CPR. Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demanding mental, physical and behavioral standards are necessary for this position. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors. Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes loud outdoors. Incumbent sometimes works in hazardous environments under high stress

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $37,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person