Firefighter/Driver, Fire Advanced EMT, and/or Fire Medic - City of Waterville

Start Date: November 20, 2024 | End Date: December 04, 2024
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Public Safety - Fire
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The City of Waterville is currently accepting applications for the position of Career Firefighter/Driver, Fire Advanced EMT, and/or Fire Medic.

One (1) position available.

Requirements for the Career Firefighter/Driver position include:

• Maine Emergency Medical Technician Basic License. AEMT or Paramedic preferred.
• Maine State or Proboard Firefighter I. Proboard Firefighter II preferred.  

Candidates will be required to obtain an Advanced EMT license within 2 years of hire.

Requirements for the Fire AEMT and Fire Medic position include:  No firefighting experience or certifications

• Maine Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or equivalent.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent.
• Fire AEMT Candidates will be required to obtain a Paramedic license within 2 years of hire.

Both positions will require the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, with ability to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license within 2 years.
• Experience in firefighting and/or EMS
• Selected applicants must pass a department assessment center which may include a physical agility course, a written test, practical stations, an extensive background check, physical evaluation, and psychological screening.

Electronic applications may be submitted online at http://www.waterville-me.gov/humanresources/job-applicationsresumes/. In addition to electronic applications, cover letters and resumes can be sent to hr@waterville-me.gov.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

A Chief’s interview will be established for the top candidates at a date to be determined. A candidate list may be maintained for future openings.

The City of Waterville is an equal opportunity employer.