Fire Apparatus and Fleet Mechanic

Chino Valley Fire District is accepting applications for the position of Fire Apparatus and Fleet Mechanic. Our Mission is to provide exceptional service while safeguarding the community. As an organization, we do this by hiring employees who seek excellence in everything they do, remain accountable, value the public's trust above all, and continuously seek improvement. We aim for our culture to match our Values of Faithfulness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

We welcome you to begin the first steps of joining our fire family with this application process.

Chino Valley Fire District is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

Underthegeneralsupervisionofthe Deputy Chiefof Support Services and /ortheirdesignee,performs skilled workinthefullrange of equipment,vehicles,andfireservice apparatusofthe

District;performsrelateddutiesasassigned.

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, this job specification is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of the job and should not be considered all inclusive.

• Conducts orientation and training of new employees and ensures that safety practices and equipment maintenance standards are achieved.
• Performs safety inspections, work-quality control, routine and preventive maintenance, repair heavy truck chassis, fire components, pumpers, aerials, ambulances, and other District vehicles.
• Performsmajorrepairworkonwaterpumpsandpumptransmissions,foam systems,watervalvesandinstrumentation,drive-train,steering,hydraulic,electrical,suspension,air compression,air/hydraulicbrakesystems,ignition,hydraulic pumps,electricalandcontrolsand air conditioning systems.
• Inspects,diagnoses,repairs,overhauls,andreplacessystemsandcomponentsincluding,butnotlimitedtoengines,brakes,transmission,suspension,steering,cooling,heating/ventilation/air conditioning,exhaust,electrical,fuel systems(diesel,gasoline,CNG,electromotive), emissions,hydraulic,body/cabin,safety, District generators, District compressors,and related computer-controlled systemsorcomponents.
• Inspectswheelsandtires;performsalltiremaintenancefunctions,including dismounting,repairing, remounting,and balancing varioustiresin service on District fleet vehicles.
• Performsfabricationtasksusingvariouswelding and cuttingtoolsand equipment.
• Identifiesneededparts,prepares part(s) request form,andconductsqualitycontrolonamountsreceived.
• Responds to road calls and performs on-site diagnostics and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Performsworkasdirectedbythe Deputy Chiefand/or their designee.
• Performsoccasionalmetalworksuchascutting,welding,soldering,minorfabricationandoutfitting ofnewvehicles.
• Ensuresshopcleanlinessandmaintenanceregularly.
• Processesandtracksrepairorders.
• Performsroadtestson vehiclestoassureproper operating levels.
• Operatescomputertodocumentrepairworkandmaintenancedaily.
• Monitorsandadvisesallsafety-relatedissuesrelatedtotheshoparea,vehicles,andwherevermaintenance is performed.
• Maintains shop inventory by coordinating standard part and tool purchases with vendors; tracks and updates parts and service records.
• Arranges for the delivery and return of fire vehicles and equipment as part of exterior repairs.
• Overhauls and repairs gas and diesel engines and transmissions, including valves, pistons, piston rings, main bearings, and crankshafts.
• Repairs and maintains district generators and compressors, including service records.
• Performs primary engine diagnosis involving testing, analysis, adjustments, and modifications of compression and hydraulic systems and emissions systems.
• Repairs front suspension systems, including bushings, kingpins, tie rods, and ball joints.
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