Jobs at City of Joplin, Missouri (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Internal Candidates Only*

Testing will be held on August 31-September 2, 2026

Deadline for application submission is Monday, August 24, 2026

Primary Purpose

Under general to limited supervision; drives and operates all fire suppression apparatus and related equipment including pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, heavy rescue vehicles, and light duty trucks.

Essential Job Functions

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

1. Drives and operates all pumping and/or aerial ladder firefighting apparatus to alarm scenes efficiently and safely.
2. Operates a full range of fire suppression/emergency response apparatus and equipment at the scene including regulating water pressure through hose lines of various sizes.
3. Maintains assigned apparatus/equipment/vehicle, including identifying maintenance and repairs needed, performing minor/routine maintenance and repairs, and/or requesting major repairs be performed.
4. Performs a variety of fire suppression activities at the fire scene, including deploying hose lines, operating nozzles, directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, and utilizing a variety of hand and power equipment.
5. Operates a variety of fire suppression and/or emergency assistance equipment.
6. Participates in a variety of training activities to maintain/improve the level of fire suppression/emergency medical skills and physical conditioning.
7. Resolves routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments.
8. Performs a variety of emergency rescue activities at fire, accident, medical, or other emergency scenes.
9. Administers emergency medical care at the appropriate level.
10. Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and repair tasks necessary to keep the fire station and related equipment clean, stored properly, and fully functional; answers phone and operates radio to facilitate effective and timely response to emergency calls.
11. Completes documentation accurately into Firehouse for fire and EMS calls, when serving as the ranking member on the calls.
12. Contributes effectively to the Fire Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within Fire as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
13. Operates office equipment, including computer; works with various software applications.
14. Maintains the confidentiality of files, records, reports as required by law, City policy, and procedures.

Other Duties

• Performs fire safety inspections of businesses, manufacturing/industrial facilities, schools, and other commercial/public facilities in assigned areas to identify fire hazards, potential/actual fire code violations; verifies locations of hazardous materials.
• Educates community groups and City residents on fire safety and fire prevention practices and techniques; informs the same on the functions of the Joplin Fire Department.
• Attends and participates effectively at departmental staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices; purpose and use of various tools, equipment, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, and medical assistance operations; first aid, CPR, and other basic emergency medical assistance techniques; City of Joplin policies, procedures, tactics, strategies, fire safety codes and ordinances; street names and locations in the City; effective customer service techniques.

Skill in: Following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines; utilizing applicable communications equipment used in emergency and non-emergency operations; safely and effectively operating a full range of fire suppression/emergency response apparatus and equipment; applying basic or advanced emergency medical assistance techniques; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: One year of full-time fire suppression experience required and currently holds the rank of Firefighter/EMT with the Joplin Fire Department.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license; certification from an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) accredited agency as a Firefighter I and II; certification as a Missouri EMT-Basic from the State of Missouri; completion of the Joplin Fire Department’s Driver/Engineer Academy; and completion of Hazmat OPS and Awareness.

Physical Demands Requirements and Working Conditions
This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Working at a fire station requires standing in work areas; walking between work areas may be required. Must possess the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, climb ladders, and stairs. Position works outdoor frequently in a variety of extreme weather conditions; subject to extreme noise, life-threatening conditions, situations associated with firefighting, fire rescues, fire investigations, and medical rescues; subject to safety concerns such as exposure to toxic agents, chemical, electrical, and mechanical hazards depending on the emergency environment; subject to fumes, smokes, odors, poor ventilation, hazardous materials, poor lighting, and visibility; subject to mental stress of life and death situations; strength, stamina, and mobility necessary to perform medium to heavy physical work in confined and cramped spaces; exposure to wet, slick and
hazardous surfaces; exposure to traffic and busy roadways during emergency incidents. Must possess the
ability to operate a motor vehicle. Positions in the classification push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and reach when completing tasks at ground level and overhead. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment, operate equipment, and tools. Vision required to read printed materials, manuals, work instructions and a computer screen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, on scene, and over the telephone or radio.

Miscellaneous Requirements
Work requires wearing of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and confining equipment or gear for an extended period. Must meet and maintain NFPA 1582 and other applicable Federal, State, and Departmental physical fitness and physical training standards established prior to and during employment. Must be 18 years of age.