CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Fort Wright is currently accepting applications for the positions listed below. We kindly request employment applications be submitted along with your resume. Please Click Here to Obtain the Employment Application.
The City of Fort Wright is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Firefighter/Paramedic (Full-Time)
The City of Fort Wright is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. All applicants must possess the following credentials: High School Diploma or Equivalency; A Valid Driver’s License; Current National Registry Paramedic Certification or KY Paramedic Certification; ACLS, CPR, and PALS Certifications; KY 400 HR Certification or Firefighter I and II Certification; CPAT Card (KY Firefighter laterals are exempt).
Starting Salary for this position is $57,650.73, plus 416 hours of regularly scheduled over-time and a $4,300 state hazardous duty incentive. Excellent benefit package provided, which includes the following:
- Employer provided Medical with HSA, Dental, and Vision Package or Health Insurance Waiver Incentive
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Uniforms & All Equipment Provided.
- On-site Fitness Facility
- Longevity Pay
- Cell phone stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- 24/48 Hour Shift with Kelly Day
- Low .99% Payroll Tax Rate
- Social Security Tax Exempt & KY CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement
Applications should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Fire/EMS Dept, Attn: Chief Schewe, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled. Please click here to obtain the Employment Application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Firefighter/Paramedic (Part-Time)
The City of Fort Wright is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. All applicants must possess the following credentials: High School Diploma or Equivalency; A Valid Driver’s License; Current National Registry Paramedic Certification or KY Paramedic Certification; ACLS, CPR, and PALS Certifications; KY 400 HR Certification or Firefighter I and II Certification; CPAT Card (KY Firefighter laterals are exempt).
Starting wage for this position is $25.48 per hour. Flexible schedule.
Applications should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Fire/EMS Dept, Attn: Chief Schewe, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled. Please click here to obtain the Employment Application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Public Works Laborer (Full-Time)
The City of Fort Wright is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of full-time Public Works Laborer. The individual in this position will be responsible for duties that range from manual labor to skilled tasks and will report directly to the Public Works Director.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated proficiency in the operation of power tools & heavy machinery, and excellent customer service abilities. He or she must also be able to bend, lift and move items in excess of 50 pounds several times a day, work outside in adverse weather conditions, and work some weekends and on-call. This individual will also be responsible for duties including, but not limited to the maintenance, repair, and construction of city streets, sidewalks, public buildings & property, city vehicles; mowing of public rights of ways and public property; installation of traffic signs; plowing and salting city streets; litter abatement; the maintenance and upkeep of various Parks & the South Hills Civic Center; oversee work release program participants on occassion; and other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate should possess minimally – a High School Diploma or equivalency, supplemented by previous work experience; a valid driver’s license; a valid Commercial Driver’s License (preferred but not required); and a demonstrated proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment and power tools.
Salary Range (DOQ) is $46,162.58 to $62,083.53, plus occasional over-time. EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE provided, which currently includes the following:
- *Employer provided Medical w HSA, Dental, and Vision Package or Health Insurance Waiver Incentive
- *11 Paid Holidays
- *Uniforms Provided.
- *On-site Fitness Facility
- *Longevity Pay
- *Tuition Reimbursement
- *Cellular Phone Stipend
- *Life Insurance Benefits
- *Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- *Lower .99% Payroll Tax Rate
- *Social Security Tax Exempt
- *KY CERS Non-Hazardous Duty Retirement
Applications should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Public Works Dept, Attn: Jeff Bethell, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email [email protected]. Applications accepted until vacancy is filled. Please click here to obtain the Employment Application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
