Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, rebuild, and servicing of all assigned Marysville Fire District equipment and facilities.

• In-depth knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and materials used in the maintenance of fire equipment and vehicles.
• General knowledge of facility maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions pertinent to equipment repair work is essential.

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of all assigned Marysville Fire District vehicles, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain, repair, and service gas and diesel fire engines, including drive train, running gear components, pumps, valves, piping, control systems, pumping engines hydraulics, ambulances, and department automobiles.
• Rebuild bodies, design and build compartments within vehicles and modify existing systems.
• Maintain high and low pressure compressors and storage systems.
• Maintain standby power plants to ensure continuous use of fire department buildings and radios during an emergency.
• Maintain and repair hose, nozzles, generator sets, chain saws, lighting components, ladders, axes, portable pumps, and charging systems.
• Design and build modifications to existing equipment.
• Maintain all necessary equipment and vehicle records.
• Performs similar or incidental duties as assigned.

• Minimum (3) three years as a full‑time diesel or automotive mechanic preferred.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and materials used in the maintenance of fire equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions pertinent to equipment repair work.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and repair.
• Ability to diagnose vehicle and equipment defects and complete repairs in an effective manner.
• Ability to demonstrate equipment operations and proper repair techniques to individuals with varying levels of expertise.

• Abide by the Policies and Procedures of Marysville Fire District.
• Must be of good moral character with industrious habits.
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to read and write in English.

• Requires a valid Washington State Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the Department’s insurance carrier.
• Maintain a Class‑A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Maintain a CDL Tanker Endorsement.
• Within one (1) year will successfully complete Level 1 Emergency Vehicle Technician certification and American Society of Engineers test.
• Within two (2) years will successfully complete Emergency Vehicle Technician heavy‑duty fire apparatus certification to Level II with appropriate American Society of Engineers test.
• Within three (3) years will successfully complete Level III Heavy Duty Fire Apparatus Emergency Vehicle Technician certification and American Society of Engineers test.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation including reference checks and pre‑employment drug test.