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POSITION: Driver OPERATOR

Annual Salary $45,000.00 

Application Period: Ends at 4:00 pm on July 21,2025 (position will remain open until filled)

Anticipated Supporting Documentation Review: TBA (subject to change)

Anticipated Interview & Testing Date:  TBA (subject to change)

Anticipated Start Date:  TBA (subject to change)

SHIFT SCHEDULE 48/96

 

A BRIEF SUMMARY ABOUT OUR SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS

The Nixa Fire District's selection and hiring process is designed to identify and bring on board individuals who align with our core mission of safeguarding the community's quality of life and property. Our commitment is to recruit qualified candidates who thrive in a team-oriented environment, possess a positive attitude, support commitment, and take pride in their work. These attributes reflect our organization's core values and we prioritize them in our hiring decisions: 

Respect: We seek candidates who demonstrate respect for others in our organization and community.
Integrity: Candidates with a strong sense of integrity, ethical behavior, are valued for maintaining the trust of our community.
Compassion: Our ideal candidates exhibit compassion, showing empathy and understanding in their interactions with team members and the community we serve.
Courage: We look for individuals who demonstrate courage, facing challenges with resilience and determination to protect and serve the community.
Honesty: Candidates committed to honesty and transparency contribute to a culture of trust within our organization.

Recognizing that the hiring process may seem overwhelming, we want candidates to understand that it is thorough and deliberate series of steps. The process is not intended to overwhelm but is structured to ensure that we select the best individuals for our team. 

While we acknowledge that the hiring process can be extensive, we emphasize that each step is crucial for ensuring the right fit for our team. From the initial job posting to the final hiring decision, the process may span several months. We appreciate the dedication and patience of candidates as they navigate through these steps, and we are committed to selecting individuals who align with our core values and contribute positively to the Nixa Fire District.   

THE RECUITMENT PROCESS
1.      JOB POSTING
2.     EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
3.      SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 
4.     DOCUMENT REVIEW
5.     IN-PERSON INTERVIEW and ASSESSMENT CENTER
6.     BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
7.     DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK
8.     DRUG SCREEN
9.     FIT-FOR-DUTY PHYSICAL 
10. OFFICIAL OFFER-EMPLOYMENT START NOTICE
11.   ORIENTATION & ONBOARDING

 

THE SELECTION PROCESS
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME`
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REVIEW
IN-PERSON INTERVIEW
ASSESSMENT CENTER

DRIVER OPERATOR POSITION

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 (submit supporting documents in a PDF FORMAT ONLY, photos of documents will NOT be accepted)


Candidates must be at least 18 years old

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent

Candidates must have a Valid Missouri driver’s license with no suspensions, revocations, or any other significant moving violations within the last five (5), Missouri CDL preferred

External candidates shall have no less than three (3) years of fire service experience with a career department

Candidates must have (2017 Standard) Certifications of Driver Operator Core, Pumper, and Mobile Water Supply

Candidates may also be required to complete Aerial Operator, Company Inspections, District’s Public Presentation, Public Education, and Pre-Incident Plans

IFSAC or Missouri DFS FF I & II Certifications, Missouri EMT-B or EMT-P license

PALS and ACLS Certification

NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800

 

Candidates must complete and sign Nixa Fire District Employment Application

Resume and letters of recommendation (optional)

Submit Formal Education Diplomas

Candidate must pass a Background Investigation (due to the nature of public safety)

Candidate Must Pass Drug Testing

Candidate Must Pass Pre-Employment Physical 

 Read full Job Description attached for ALL QUALIFICATIONS

DRIVER OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Rights Under Fair Credit Reporting Act

FCRA Authorization Form 

Email your EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, RESUME`, and all Supporting Document to: career@nixafire.gov

 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS    EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES

HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION

Athena Comitas-Fitts
Accounting/Human Resource Manager
E-Mail: career@nixafire.gov

Phone:
Office: 417-725-4025

~ Our Mission ~ 

To build a successful team that exemplifies high standards of excellence in everything we do and stand for. 

TO ATTRACT

 We are seeking to attract candidates who thrive in a team environment, that are career-minded, who demonstrate a positive attitude, who are committed, and will display a sense of pride in what we do. These qualities are extremely important to our organization, in fact we insist on it! 

 

TO TRAIN

We dedicate and commit ourselves to personal and professional development through training, education, and coaching, to seek innovative and dynamic training opportunities designed to master firefighting skills in a safe environment, encourage professional advancement, stimulate employee retention, and support organizational expansion. 

TO LEAD

We aim to be proactive in positive communication that reflects motivation and support, and reinforces encouragement for members to assist and strengthen them.

TO EMPOWER

We support strong work values that will lead to trust and confidence in decision making and empowerment of its members. Our goal is to reach and meet the highest standard in customer service, firefighting skills, and ensure high-quality organizational purpose.