Paramedic/Firefighter (Part-time) or
Firefighter/Paramedic (Full-time) 2 positions
Full-Time
Salary DOE
$46,180-54,977.
Open Until Filled
The Town of Newport Fire Department , "The 43 House" is currently accepting applications for one full-time Paramedic/Firefighter Trainee or FF/Paramedics. Successful candidate will work a 48/96 shift schedule. Our department covers seventy-five square miles of response area composed of rural and suburban districts. Shift personnel cross-staff fire apparatus and ALS transport units with a steadily increasing call volume, answering over 2400 calls for service in 2022.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid NC Driver’s License
NCOEMS Paramedic
ACLS, PALS, BCLS, PHTLS
Recommended Certifications:
NC Firefighter I & II
Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out the duties associated with EMS and training as a NC Firefighter. Successful candidate will be required to pass boarding with the Carteret County Medical Director, prior to the first assigned shift day.
Starting salary: $46,180. to $54,977. DOE before overtime. Up to 5% increase after successful completion of probationary period. We also offer paid health benefits for the employee, holiday pay, competitive sick and new vacation accrual rates.
Applications can be found at newportnc.gov, by following the "CAREERS" link. Please send your completed applications, a resume, along with a driving and criminal record to Deputy Chief James Ainsworth at jainsworth@newportnc.gov. Applications can may also be submitted in person at 125 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC 28570.
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Firefighter/ EMT - BASIC
Part-Time
$15.50 / hour
Open Until Filled
The Town of Newport Fire Department , "The 43 House" is currently accepting applications for one full-time Firefighter/EMT- Basic. Successful candidate will work a 48/96 shift schedule. Our department covers seventy-five square miles of response area with a steadily increasing call volume, answering over 2400 calls for service in 2022. The department cross staffs fire and EMS apparatus.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid NC Driver’s License
NCOEMS credential of NCOEMS EMT Basic
Healthcare Provider BCLS certification
NC FF II, Haz-Mat Ops (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out the duties associated with firefighting and EMS.
Starting salary: $41,887. to $43,981. DOE before overtime. Up to 5% increase after successful completion of probationary period. We also offer paid health benefits for the employee, holiday pay, competitive sick and new vacation accrual rates.
To Apply: Applications can be found above this notice. Please send your completed applications, a resume, along with a driving and criminal record to Deputy Chief James Ainsworth at jainsworth@newportnc.gov. Applications can may also be submitted in person at 125 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC 28570.
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Full-Time
FLSA Non-Exempt
$31,262- $45,249.
Open Until Filled
The Town of Newport is seeking a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator that is a proactive individual with the ability to function as part of a team and independently under general supervision. Operates the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant; makes adjustments to the equipment to maintain proper water quality, water flow, and volume; performs basic preventive maintenance to pumps, chemical feeders pumps and related equipment; performs water sampling and maintains daily records and reports of work performed and any other assigned tasks.
Applicant should have the ability to perform demanding physical tasks and work in all types of weather conditions. Hours are Monday- Friday 8AM to 5PM but must be able to work nights and holidays if called in for emergency repairs or disaster response. Position requires rotating weekend duty and after-hours on-call duty once training on the system is complete.
Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Valid North Carolina Driver's License (Class B CDL with Tanker within 90 days of employment). Minimum requirements include NC C-Well and NC Grade 2 Wastewater Certification. May consider training the right candidate. (Trainees must pass the C-Well certification test within one year and Wastewater Grade 2 within two years of employment.) Submit applications to bhall@newportnc.gov.
The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.