Firefighter I,Ii

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$37,391 - $70,479 per year plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:10/24/2023 2:45 PM
• Deadline to Apply:11/27/2023

Do you enjoy the comradery of teamwork and making a difference in the community? Do you like educating children and adults on safety? Do you like to keep physically fit? Thinking about changing your career path?

Well look no further as the City of Lexington has 18 open firefighter positions to help us meet the increase in demand for service due to an increase in the number of businesses opening and the number of residential neighborhoods being built. These 18 positions will be funded by a federal grant for three years.

Experienced in firefighting? Wonderful!

No experience in firefighting? No problem!

Come join our team where we enjoy fun, food, and fellowship while working in a rewarding profession where you can bring your authentic self to work. We'll meet you where you are and provide the training needed for you to be successful. We offer career ladder opportunities and training opportunities where you can continue to grow your skills.

Firefighter I and Firefighter II perform protective service work in fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials operations, and emergency medical services. Responds to calls for service, delivers public education, attends required/mandatory training, and maintains a positive image to the public while maintaining response readiness. Firefighter II drives the firetruck when assigned as a relief driver. 

18 full time positions funded through a federal grant.
Physical agility test required.

Minimum Qualifications for Firefighter I

• Graduation from high school or GED;
• Some experience in fire suppression preferred;
• Valid NC driver's license and good driving record;
• Some mechanical aptitude;
• Physical endurance and agility; and
• NC/IFSAC Firefighter certification or ability to obtain the certification within two years of employment.

Minimum Qualifications for Firefighter II

• Graduation from high school or GED;
• Two to five years' experience in fire suppression;
• Valid NC driver's license and good driving record;
• Intermediate mechanical aptitude;
• NC State Firefighter I and II Certification;
• Physical endurance and agility;
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification (FIP 3600);
• Completion of NC FIP 3623 Intro/Basic to Pumps;
• Completion of NC FIP 3624 Hydraulics/Water Supply; and
• Completion of NC FIP 3626 Aerial Apparatus Series.

Work Schedule
Modified 24/48. Paid bi-weekly.

We have great benefits too! They include:

• A health plan with medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Teladoc that gives you access to 24/7/365 access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone, video, or mobile app visits
• Working on Well-Being (WOW) program that focuses on your overall health
• Discounted rate for the Lexington & J. Smith Young YMCA Gym membership
• Discount program on electronics, appliances, theme parks, hotels, movie tickets, flowers, apparel, rental cars, special events and more
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability
• Life insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers confidential counseling as well as assistance with legal issues, financial issues, childcare, and eldercare
• Your MoneyLine benefit that allows access to financial experts on a wealth of topics and access to online courses and materials
• Thirteen employer paid holidays
• Employer paid sick leave
• Employer paid annual (vacation) leave
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans
• Participation in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• Longevity pay after three years of employment
• Transfer of unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina governmental agency or entity
• Transfer of out-of-state service time for anyone who has experience with local government in other states
• May be eligible to accrue sick and vacation time based on your previous years of service with a NC governmental agency or entity after one year of service with the City of Lexington
• Service anniversary recognition of important career milestones
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here. This position will remain open until Monday November, 27th at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City's application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings.  The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.