Job Opportunities
Firefighter
Position Type: Full Time
Hours of Work: Twenty-four (24) hour shifts, with forty-eight (48) hours off in between.
Salary: $61,662 Annual Salary
Department: Fire Department
Under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee, the applicant responds to fires, responds to medical emergencies, and maintains municipal fire equipment. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 35 on the date of test, have a valid driver's license, be a U.S. Citizen, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants will be required to pass a physical agility test, written exam, background/credit checks, and medical assessment with drug screen. EEO/ADA Employer. Residency within Jefferson County, Illinois required.
Contact Information
Human Resources Office
1100 Main Street
Mt. Vernon IL 62864
Phone: (618) 242 - 6810
Fax: (618) 242 - 5593
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sascha Traxler
Human Resources Director
Phone: (618) 242 - 6885
Email: sascha.traxler@mtvernon.com
Riley Dressler
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Phone: (618) 242 - 6810
Email: riley.dressler@mtvernon.com