Police Dispatcher - Posted 8/19/10
Full Time:The Azle Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for Police Dispatcher. The dispatcher receives and records incoming calls on both the telephone and two-way radio, including 911 calls; evaluates and directs calls to appropriate staff/officers/agencies; monitors radio frequencies of law enforcement/fire/ambulance personnel; and is responsible for dispatching appropriate units for emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and have attained high school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess the ability to accurately type/enter information. Must possess proficiency in use of computer, radio, and other electronic data equipment. Must be able to multi-task during periods of peak stress/activity. Must possess the ability to understand and follow instructions, policies, rules and regulations. Must demonstrate the ability to analyze information and formulate efficient, effective, and reasonable responses to inquiries/requests/directives. Position requires prolonged sitting, and may involve occasional reaching, bending, stooping and lifting.
Please note that all applicants must be available to work during any required shifts which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Applications must be submitted with a completed Personal History Statement which is located under the Police Testing link of this site.
This is a non-exempt/hourly position beginning at $14.49 per hour ($30,146 annually)
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 3rd
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Street Maintenance Worker - Posted 8/16/10
Full Time:
Participates in the scheduling, assigning, reviewing and performance of street maintenance activities; performs a variety of specialized duties in the maintenance and repair of City streets and signs. Responds to citizen complaints related to street maintenance and repair needs; conducts inspections and reports maintenance needs to supervisor. Responds to after-hours emergencies. Works with other utility departments when the need arises.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have High school diploma or equivalent with six months to one year of experience in the repair or maintenance of streets and alleys. Must possess or obtain a Texas class B CDL within six months of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of proper equipment used in the repair and maintenance of streets and alleys. Ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, thermo-lay patch trucks, dump trucks and concrete trucks as well as assorted hand tools. Ability to read, measure and calculate types and sizes of materials needed for repair or utility cuts and ability to reason amount of time that will be used in the process.
Salary Range: $11.13 to $12.88 Per Hour
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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Full Time Wastewater Plant Operator : Posted 08/05/10
Education and Experience: Must have High School Diploma or GED and a valid Texas Driver's License. Must obtain Texas Class D Wastewater License within first year of employment and Texas Class C Wastewater License before the end of the second year of employment.
Essential Functions: Controls the quality of water discharged by ensuring that the water is treated properly and falls within established standards. Maintains all areas of the treatment plant including machinery, filters, and the plant facility grounds.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to read and prepare tests and lab reports. Skilled in math in determining amounts of materials and chemicals necessary for treatment. Skilled in the use of a variety of machines and heavy equipment such as tractors and mowers. Ability to work well without constant supervision. Ability to work in seasonal temperatures; bending, lifting, moving equipment necessary to complete scope of work.
Salary Range: $11.13 to $12.88 Per Hour
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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Part Time Firefighter/ Paramedic (Posted 8/3/10) – Open until six vacancies filled
Job Summary:
Performs fire fighting duties and responds to emergency medical requests for advanced life support. Performs related work duties as required. Required to work a minimum of 8 hours per month, but will not exceed 500 hours of work time annually.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED, Certified or Certifiable as a basic Fire Fighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Certified Emergency Medical Technician/ Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health, Texas Class B Exempt Drivers License, No felony convictions , , No misdemeanor convictions above a Class C in the past five years, No DWI convictions in the past five years
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of current fire and rescue techniques such as codes, principles of suppression and EMS and paramedic procedures. Ability to read and review such items as professional journals and publications and legislative data. Must be able to compute formulas for medical emergencies. Ability to write such items as letters, reports and memos. Skilled in the operation of various fire and emergency medical apparatus as well as basic office equipment.
Physical requirements:
Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to attend functions and meetings in buildings and at other sites. Must be able to fight fires and perform emergency medical treatment on patients. Ability to maintain composure in emotionally stressful circumstances. Employee may be exposed to extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, communicable diseases and hazardous fumes and chemicals while engaged in fire fighting or other rescue or medical activities. Requires ability to regularly stoop, squat, push, pull, reach, and lift people and equipment that may weigh in excess of 200lbs.
Salary Range:
This is a nonexempt hourly position with a rate of $12.00 per hour.
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Full Time Water Treatment Plant Operator: Posted 7-23-10 with first review of applications to be on or about August 10th, 2010.
Minimum Education and Experience: Must have High School Diploma or GED and valid Texas driver’s license. Two years of experience preferred. Must receive Texas Class D Water License within prior to completing first six months of employment and obtain Texas Class C Surface Water License before the end of the second year of employment.
Essential Job Functions/Job Summary: Monitors the operation of the water treatment plant by conducting lab tests, collecting samples, maintaining proper chemical balances and/or removing materials in water; operating, calibrating and monitoring equipment which includes frequent or regular bending, lifting, reaching, and standing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Math and analysis skills required for accurate determination of materials and chemicals needed to treat water; skilled in operating variety of equipment and machinery such as tractors and mowers; ability to work in seasonal temperatures; ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.
Salary Range: This is a nonexempt hourly position with starting pay up to $14.89 per hour DOQ.
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