Mooresville Fire-Rescue issued the following announcement on Mar. 8.
Applications accepted until April 9. https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/…/7665/Certified-Job-MFR
At the Town of Mooresville, our vision is to create a safe, vibrant, and diverse community that is inclusive to all. Mooresville is located near Lake Norman, about 25 miles North of Charlotte and is home to over 50,000 residents.
The Town of Mooresville and its employees strive to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing high quality services and directing well-planned growth while encouraging inclusion and belonging.
Town employees enjoy a great work/life balance and a generous benefits package. Town benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance, 10 paid vacation days, 12-13 paid holidays per year.
Town employees also receive a 5% employer contribution to their 401(k) along with being enrolled in the Local Government Retirement System (LGERS). As an employee you will have several career development opportunities including tuition assistance and training programs.
If you are a detailed-oriented and collaborative individual with creativity and professionalism, we look forward to hearing from you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides responses to fire and medical emergency calls; participates in hazardous material response and prevention program; assists EMS staff; responds to mutual aid calls. Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fire including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage work; connects homes to hydrants; uses hoses to apply water or chemicals to fire; forces entry into burning structures; searches for and rescues occupants.
Performs routine maintenance and servicing of equipment including washing and waxing trucks, checking batteries, checking fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hoses. Inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear; flowing, servicing and painting fire hydrants. Participates in continuing education training programs; serves in the absence of the senior firefighter once trained. Maintains, performs minor repairs, and cleans assigned fire station quarters, apparatus room and grounds.
Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority. Participates in public education and relations programs; conducts tours, distributes and installs smoke detectors.
Completes reports and completes the fire report program database. Installs and checks smoke detectors. Gives tours of fire station and fire truck to school and community children’s groups. May be required to drive apparatus to incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply; ensures proper operation and pressures of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic; returns apparatus and related equipment to service. Based on assignment, may have hazardous materials or rescue duties. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
Original source can be found here.
Source: Mooresville Fire-Rescue
