FIRE Equipment Mechanic; BC-

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and heavy vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, axles, and steering components.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems such as starters, alternators, sirens, emergency lighting, generators, and multiplex engine and transmission controls.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify vehicle components by repairing body frames, pumps, tanks, and structural parts using machine tools and welding equipment when replacement parts are unavailable.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire equipment and apparatus, including pumps, piping systems, hoses, and safety systems, and conduct required safety inspections and operational road tests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Excellent employment benefits, including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more. Visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details.

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.

Experience in maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles, or commercial vehicle over 26,000 pounds (GCWR).

• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine systems, including the theory and operation of internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and ability to diagnose and repair electrical components and circuits in vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment, such as hydraulic presses, lathes, gauges, pullers, and other shop machinery used in vehicle repair.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects, perform repairs, and follow technical instructions while working safely and handling heavy equipment and materials.

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate (prior to appointment). The licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.