Firefighter-EMT Specialist

Company Overview:

The City of Hobbs, NM is a growing community seeking dedicated individuals to join its Fire Department as a Firefighter-EMT Specialist.

Salary: $16.54 per hour, estimated annual salary range: $34,300 - $71,500.

Job Description:

This role is responsible for protecting life and property by performing firefighting, rescue, emergency medical care, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention, and public education duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be physically fit, and able to work effectively in high-stress situations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 120 pounds
• Pass a background check and physical fitness test
• Successfully complete a Fire Academy program and obtain state certifications

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 80% to 90% health insurance coverage
• 100% short-term disability coverage
• CDL pay ($6,000 per year)
• Bilingual pay ($1,500 per year)
• Education incentive ($1,000 - $6,000 per year)
• Longevity pay (starts at 10 years of service)
• 13 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave (5 days per calendar year)
• Military leave (120 hours per year)

Others:

Applicants must be willing to reside within 150 miles of the intersection of Joe Harvey and Lovington Hwy. A valid driver's license is required, with no record of suspension or revocation in any state for the past three years.