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- High school diploma or GED
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INTERNAL ONLY: Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator

City of West Des Moines -
West Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

6 days ago

Qualifications

EMT Certification
Fire apparatus operation
High school diploma or GED
Commercial driving

Full Job Description

Civil Service Status

This is a Civil Service position

Deadline to Apply

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Job Description

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator

Minimum qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Completed Fire Academy or an approved Firefighter I and II training program

· 4 years of full-time West Des Moines Fire Dept. related work experience in a sworn position at the time of promotion

Licenses

· Current EMT Certification

· Fire Fighter II Certification

· Driver/Operator certification through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau or approved equivalent for each fire apparatus assignment

· Maintain appropriate certification(s) through the West Des Moines Fire Department Driver Operator Qualification Program (pumpers, aerial ladders, and tender)

· Valid Iowa Class B-CDL driver’s license must be obtained within six (6) months of promotion for newly promoted employees

· Must complete Ariel Apparatus Certification through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau or approved equivalent at the time of promotion

See job description for complete details.

The promotional process will include the following steps:

Application Period

Civil Service Examinations

The Civil Service Commission evaluates each candidate’s examination results and certifies a list of eligible candidates for promotion.

Certified lists are posted.

The Fire/EMS Chief evaluates each candidate on the list and makes promotional appointments as vacancies occur.

Special Note: Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements on or before July 10, 2026, to compete in the civil service examination process.

Steps to Apply

1. Profile : You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.

2. Applying for Position : Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.)

All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or “Spam” folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.

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