Paid-On-Call Firefighter

Salary: $12.62 Hourly Location : Waseca Job Type: Casual Part-time Job Number: 202600009 Department: Fire Opening Date: 06/22/2026 Closing Date: 7/17/2026 4:30 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Description Position Summary A Paid On-Call Firefighter protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. The position also maintains Fire Department equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Examples of Duties Job Duties or Essential Functions The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Performs firefighting activities including laying hose and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks. Responds to fire and medical alarms in a reliable and appropriate manner; attending/responding to a minimum of 35% of all Fire/Rescue calls displaced. Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris. Extinguishes or controls fires as a member of a team. Selects, drags, lifts, and carries hose and nozzle depending on the type of fire, and correctly applies a stream of water or chemicals onto the fire. Ensures all equipment and trucks are cleaned after fire and/or rescue calls. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment. Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or assists individuals from a burning structure. Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using appropriate and available manual and power tools. Protects property from smoke and water damage using positive pressure ventilation, salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus. Communicates with two-way communication systems. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Attends and actively engages in regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade firefighting skills. Participation in community relations, by presenting programs to the community on safety, fire prevention, inspection topics. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Carries out duties in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies. Performs other duties as apparent or assigned. Must have the ability to successfully complete the following training courses: FF1, FF2, Hazmat, and First Responder This position may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to perform the duties. While data are being accessed, this position should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, this position must properly store the not public data. Typical Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training required. Education High School Diploma or GED Working knowledge of driver safety Working knowledge of first aid Experience None required Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses Valid Minnesota Driver's License Ability to successfully learn the operation of Fire Department tools and equipment. Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke. Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public. Special Requirements Must be 18 years old or older when hired. Must reside within 10 minutes travel time of the Waseca Fire Station. Supplemental Information Desired Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience, and training preferred in order to exceptionally perform all of the functions of this position. Education Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology Experience 10+ years of municipal fire experience Trainings, Certificates, and Licenses Certification as a Fire Inspector, Minnesota Emergency Manager Certification Complexity The overall complexity of this position is high. While performing the normal duties of this job, many different processes and methods are required to apply to an established professional or technical field. Responsibility Supervision General direction is provided while performing the normal duties of this job. Impact While performing the normal duties of this job, this position's work affects the overall efficiency and image of the City. Required Physical Abilities and Work Conditions The physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hazards While performing the duties of this job, this position may occasionally climb 20 to 30 steps, crouch, push/pull 10 to 20 lbs., squat, stand, lift 10 to 20 lbs., kneel, reach above shoulder level; frequently stand, drive, walk, hear, finger/enter data/keystroke, smell. While performing the duties of this job, this position will use close vision, far vision, depth perception, visual acuteness and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, this position will use their right hand for simple handling or grasping and will use their left hand for simple handling or grasping. Surroundings While performing the duties of this job, this position will experience exposure to inside environmental conditions, exposure to outside environmental conditions, exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, or oils requiring special mitigating precautions or protective gear. This position is not eligible for benefits.