Certified Firefighter

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Protects life and property by performing firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention and public education duties. Maintains fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position. Performs firefighting and rescue activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Performs emergency aid activities including administering emergency care and providing other assistance as required. Utilizes all skills, procedures and medications within NM State EMT scope of practice and other special skills if applicable. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Operates radio and other communication equipment. Maintains fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and facilities; Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; Cleans and washes walls and floors; Cares for grounds around station; Makes minor repairs; Washes, hangs and dries hose; Washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics. Initiates and completes written documents related to emergency treatment and work incidents. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.

The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage. Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs. Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD. CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable). PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21. Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test. Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position). Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased. Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service 13 Paid Holidays. Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines. Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).

Requirements: Certified firefighter

Salary: $20.69 - $23.79 Hourly