Firefighter - Muskogee
Listing Title:
Firefighter
Listing Description
Updated 04/19/2023
FIREFIGHTER
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An employee in this class performs public safety work in the protection of lives and property through controlling, preventing and extinguishing fires, maintaining a state of preparedness and keeping equipment and apparatus for fire control in sound operating condition. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFORMED
Responds to fire alarms as a member of a fire company, lays hose, connects nozzles, directs water streams, climbs ladders, operates pumps; removes persons from danger; administers first aid.
Participates in training programs; checks and services equipment; participates in fire safety inspections and public education activities; participates in maintaining operating records.
Assists in maintenance of fire station, equipment and apparatus; maintains personal equipment in state of readiness.
DESIRABLE PREPARATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Must be between the ages of 21 and 45 inclusive.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Oral and written tests prepared for this position class; test of physical agility, health and character as established by the department in cooperation with the Human Resources Department.
Notice: This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a “safety sensitive” classification, the employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse the employee from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
STARTING PAY: $43,592.64/yr. Excellent employee benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement).
WORK HOURS: 24 hours on duty/48 hours off duty.
WORK LOCATION: City of Muskogee Fire Department, 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK 74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org. If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at 918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024.
EOE
(Job) Location:
Muskogee, OK
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://www.cityofmuskogee.com
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
City of Muskogee
Street Address
229 W. Okmulgee Ave.
City
Muskogee
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
74401
Phone Number
9186846221
Fax Number:
918-684-6223
Contact Job Title:
HR Office Assistant I
First Name
Judy
Last Name
Kennedy
Email Address
jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org
Listing Expiration Date:
05/30/2024