Equipment Technician - Fire Department

Posting number: E725-5615

Department: Fire Department

Division: 5615 - Fire Equipment Maintenance

Job classification: Equipment Technician (Non-Exempt)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous, Maintenance

SummaryPerforms mechanical repairs requiring adjustments to a variety of automotive equipment, and performs preventive maintenance. Examples of duties

• Perform all the duties of an equipment technician helper;
• Repair automobiles, trucks, heavy and specialized equipment requiring minor and major adjustments to ensure proper levels of performance;
• Diagnose and repair cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems;
• Perform tune-ups and engine overhauls;
• Replace, repair, and overhaul fuel systems;
• Repair or replace electrical components;
• Perform brake overhauls on vehicles;
• Operate wrecker to tow vehicles to fleet maintenance facilities;
• Perform a variety of repairs on chassis and suspension systems;
• Use welding equipment to make repairs or fabricate metal parts;
• Perform related duties as directed. 

QualificationsCompletion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional two years of experience in automotive mechanics; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
 Physical Exam RequiredValid Current Commercial Driver's License

Fleet Department
Must have the ability to atain a CDL License within one year.

Fire Department:
Ability to obtain a Class B Non-CDL License.
Solid Waste Disposal:
Valid CDL with Haz-mat endorsement is required. Supplemental informationKnowledge of:

• Methods, techniques, and tools used in automotive repair.

Ability to:

• Perform in-depth diagnostics on vehicles.
• Operate a variety of automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Meet the certification and competency standards established for the position.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Use troubleshooting skills.     

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Push objects away from oneself
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Occasionally move body in a crawling motion in order to repair vehicles
• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle