Fire Apparatus Technician I​/II

Overview

The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a Fire Apparatus Technician I/II to support their Blythe Station. The incumbent will perform major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments on heavy duty gasoline and diesel‑powered fire apparatus and related equipment under field conditions, serve as a mentor for Fire Apparatus Technician Is and other shop personnel in the County Fire Department Fleet garage, and perform other related work as required.

The Fire Apparatus Technician I is the first working level classification in the series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Fire Apparatus Technician II is the journey level classification in the series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.

• Fire Apparatus Technician I – $28.22 - $42.00 hourly; $4,891 - $7,281 monthly; $58,698 - $87,366 annually
• Fire Apparatus Technician II – $29.73 - $44.29 hourly; $5,153 - $7,677 monthly; $61,838 - $92,128 annually

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is one of the largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The Department, a unique partnership between the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values:
Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment.
• Adjust, repair, replace, or overhaul a variety of diesel and automotive engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, transfer cases, hydraulic brake systems, axles, pumps, injectors, carburetors, final drives, sprockets, rollers, and truck and steering systems.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical defects, including repairing or replacing starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; repair and overhaul fire suppression components and related equipment.
• Perform complete fabricating and repairing to repair, alter, or maintain Fire Department equipment and trucks; perform routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform CHP 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
• Complete time and material records.

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment in field conditions; diagnose, repair and overhaul fire suppression and related equipment.
• Mentor and train Fire Apparatus Technician I’s in the repair and overhaul of a variety of diesel and heavy‑duty gasoline engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brake systems, carburetors, fire suppression equipment, and related components.
• Perform maintenance, welding, alteration, and/or repair of automotive equipment as needed.
• Perform complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform California Highway Patrol (CHP) 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.

Completion of an accredited heavy equipment mechanic apprenticeship‑training program or successful completion of the California Fire Mechanics Academy, Inc. Fire Mechanic I (Fire Pumps and Accessories) course of instruction. One year of successful experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Riverside County, or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction may substitute for mechanic apprenticeship or Fire Mechanic I…