What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter / EMT Trainee position at City of Maryville, Tennessee?
Job Summary
The City of Maryville Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter / EMT -Trainee. Firefighters work a 24-hour shift every third day. Experience is not required. We offer an established training and career development program and an on-site modern training facility.
Starting Salary (Full-time): $46,074
5% salary increase upon obtaining FF1 and EMT certifications.
Responsibilities include
- Performs general firefighting, emergency medical and vehicle rescue activities.
- Attend training classes for technical rescue operations.
- Attends in-service training classes.
- Performs equipment, hydrant and fire house testing and maintenance.
- Performs various public services.
Requirements
- Must obtain Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification within 18 months of hire.
- Must obtain Firefighter I certification within eighteen months of hire.
- Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Tennessee.
- Because the City of Maryville has adopted the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Services Public Safety Supplemental (Bridge) benefit and a mandatory retirement age policy consistent with Tennessee law, sworn police officers or fire fighters must retire at age 60.
A City of Maryville employment application is required for consideration. Complete job description, required application, and instructions on how to apply are on our website, www.maryvillegov.com/jobs.
Selection process includes physical agility exam. Post -offer physical, psychological exam, and drug screen required.
Please contact lgcrawford@maryville-tn.gov if you have questions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,074.60 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,074 - $46,075