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

Start Date: July 22, 2025 | End Date: August 05, 2025
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.

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:  

•    Maine Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.  

•    Advanced Cardiac Life Support 

•    Pediatric Advanced Life Support or equivalent. 

•    Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent. 

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 https://me-waterville.civicplus.com/jobs by selecting all other jobs apply online on the Tools menu.  In addition to electronic applications, cover letters and resumes can be sent to [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

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.

 

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