Fire Department Mechanic

CITIZENS FIRST THROUGH SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We have an excitin g Permanent, Full-Time, Union opportunity in the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services Department for an experienced and motivated individual

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Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre;
Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Mechanical Officer, the Fire Department Mechanic will perform skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of emergency vehicles and related equipment. Will be able to work directly and collaboratively with other Mechanics to facilitate completion of repairs to vehicles and other equipment.

• Carries out preventive maintenance inspections, procedures, servicing, and performs periodic mandatory commercial vehicle inspections (PMCVl's).
• Duties may include dismantling, inspecting, diagnosing, cleaning, repairing, overhauling, replacing, installing, maintaining, assembling, lubricating and/or adjusting diesel and gasoline powered equipment; gasoline, diesel, engines; cooling and exhaust systems; gasoline and diesel fuel systems; hydraulic systems; air supply systems; air and hydraulic brake systems;
  Alison automatic transmissions; drive lines; suspension and steering systems; starting and charging systems; electrical systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; tires, wheels and rims; differentials; axles; springs; fluid drives; etc.
• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, replaces, overhauls, adjusts and maintains emergency lighting systems, starting motors, generators, alternators, and any other auxiliary parts of diesel, gasoline powered engines and equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, cleans, repairs, overhauls and tests fire pumps and related equipment to meet the Underwriters Laboratory of Canada (ULC) performance standard.
• Inspects, diagnoses, cleans, repairs, overhauls and tests fire aerial devices and related equipment to meet the ULC performance standard.
• Uses laptop computer for troubleshooting mechanical issues along with other diagnostic equipment.
• Designs, fabricates, and fits parts, components and assemblies.
• Repairs firefighting equipment and related appliances.
• Performs diagnostics/repairs on scene of emergencies, as required.
• Performs diagnostics/repairs while at a mobile/different location (breakdowns), as required.

• Provide guidance to Firefighters on day-to-day maintenance and inspection of certain equipment and parts of vehicles/fire apparatus.

• Reviews and records all maintenance performed on vehicles.
• Records and requests vehicle parts from external agencies.
• Records time logs for accountability and maintenance purposes.
• As needed, requests on time delivery of parts in consultation with Chief Mechanical Officer.

• Performs other related tasks and…