What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/Engineer, FT position at Grand Blanc Township?
Description
The Engineer/Firefighter is the primary person responsible for the safe operation of the assigned emergency vehicle. Will take part in fire safety presentations and assist in doing station/vehicle tours. Prepare vehicles for future incidents and coordinate building fire safety inspections. The position supports the mission and vision of the fire department, and its command staff.
Examples of Duties
Must Have:
Bargaining Unit Members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local Union 4962 interested in the vacant position shall make their interest known to the Human Resources Department on or before February 10, 2026. Non-members, such as existing part-time and/or temporary employees and the public, may make their interest known during the open period but the Employer will not entertain non-member applicants before February 11, 2026.
Grand Blanc Township offers an industry leading benefits package to full-time employees.
Healthcare Benefits
Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.
Optional Benefits available to eligible employees
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Are you certified by the State of Michigan for Firefighter level 1 and 2?
Do you have the National Fire Protection Association level 1 Fire Inspector certification?
Are you currently licensed as an EMT or Paramedic in the State of Michigan?
The Engineer/Firefighter is the primary person responsible for the safe operation of the assigned emergency vehicle. Will take part in fire safety presentations and assist in doing station/vehicle tours. Prepare vehicles for future incidents and coordinate building fire safety inspections. The position supports the mission and vision of the fire department, and its command staff.
Examples of Duties
- Operates emergency vehicle when necessary
- Performs fire suppression, rescues, and protects people and the environment from hazardous material releases
- Performs cleaning of all stations and vehicles and does minor station maintenance
- Perform annual testing on various equipment
- Assumes responsibility for the completion of reports
- Assists or facilitates station and vehicle tours for fire safety presentations
- Performs fire safety inspections of local businesses
- Participates in training sessions, classes, and schools on fire education, fire prevention, fire suppression, and rescue
- Attends conferences and seminars approved by the Fire Chief
- Additional duties as assigned
Must Have:
- Successfully pass a pre-employment physical that includes drug testing, physical agility testing, and a background check.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- State of Michigan Firefighter level 1 and 2 certifications
- Demonstrated record of continued education through classes or seminars
- Maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License
- National Fire Protection Association level 1 Fire Inspector certification or ability to obtain in their first year of probation
- Experience with public speaking
- Written Examination – Selected candidates must successfully pass a written exam assessing knowledge relevant to the position.
- Structured Interview – Those who pass the written exam will advance to a structured interview.
Bargaining Unit Members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local Union 4962 interested in the vacant position shall make their interest known to the Human Resources Department on or before February 10, 2026. Non-members, such as existing part-time and/or temporary employees and the public, may make their interest known during the open period but the Employer will not entertain non-member applicants before February 11, 2026.
Grand Blanc Township offers an industry leading benefits package to full-time employees.
Healthcare Benefits
- Medical Insurance options for employees and dependents.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI PPO plan.
- Blue Care Network HSA POS plan
- Dental Insurance
- Delta Dental of Michigan
- Vision Insurance
- Blue Vision (VSP)
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long term disability insurance
- Deferred compensation plan
- Retiree healthcare savings plan
Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.
Optional Benefits available to eligible employees
- FSA and DCRA pre-tax contributions
- Voluntary life insurance
- Supplemental 457 retirement program (pre-tax & Roth)
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Are you certified by the State of Michigan for Firefighter level 1 and 2?
- Yes
- No
Do you have the National Fire Protection Association level 1 Fire Inspector certification?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently licensed as an EMT or Paramedic in the State of Michigan?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question