Listing Summary

The City of Centerville is accepting applications for the Firefighter position.

This position is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by fire and other emergencies. The Firefighter position shall report to a Fire Sergeant. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The Firefighter shall be able to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with completing high school or its equivalent. The applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED. The applicant must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License. The applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, as well as random drug testing.

Preferred requirements include current State of Georgia Firefighter certification as required by Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council and Emergency Medical Responder or higher.

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, bend, walk, run, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of skill, carry, or lift. The employee must be able to lift and move objects above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision with the ability to adjust focus and distinguish between shades of colors.

Applicant should be genuinely interested in the City of Centerville and its progress. Applicant must possess good communication and public relations skills. The position is full-time and has excellent benefits. A complete job description and application can be found on our website: https://www.centervillega.org/job-opportunities/ 

Please remit a completed employment application to Jason Jones, Fire Chief, 300 E. Church Street, Centerville, GA 31028. 

The City of Centerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer