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Fire Mechanic

City of Charleston

  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of components; cab interior & exterior, powertrain, gasoline & diesel engines, automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, steering & suspension, air & hydraulic brakes systems, tires & wheels, advanced electrical/electronic control systems, cranking & charging systems, fuel systems, generators, fire pumps & related, aerial ladders/towers & related, rescue equipment, marine systems, communication equipment, etc. Diagnose mechanical problems to determine required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repairs, adjustments, and services for a wide variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles & apparatus, aerial hydraulic systems, specialized fire department.

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    Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 11:59 PM EST.

    Annual Salary:

    $67,275.00 - $71,370.00

    Hourly:

    $34.50 - $36.60

    Department:

    Fire, Public Safety

    Division:

    Fire Professional Services

    FLSA:

    Non-Exempt

    Job Description:

    In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property or equipment of the Fire Department using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.

     Examples of Duties:

    • Maintains all Fire Department assets including heavy-duty apparatus, light & medium duty vehicles, marine vessels, trailers and various small engine equipment.
    • Diagnose mechanical problems to determine required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repairs, adjustments, and services for a wide variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles & apparatus, aerial hydraulic systems, specialized fire department. apparatus & equipment, small engine equipment and marine firefighting vessels.
    • Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of components; cab interior & exterior, powertrain, gasoline & diesel engines, automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, steering & suspension, air & hydraulic brakes systems, tires & wheels, advanced electrical/electronic control systems, cranking & charging systems, fuel systems, generators, fire pumps & related, aerial ladders/towers & related, rescue equipment, marine systems, communication equipment, etc.
    • Repairs and provides routine maintenance on small tools, firefighting appliances, and lawn equipment, as needed
    • Performs troubleshooting and diagnosing of complex vehicle electrical systems.
    • Performs routine preventative maintenance as required.
    • Performs vehicle upfitting and installation, as needed.
    • Performs minor fabrication and welding as necessary.
    • Performs body repair and painting when necessary.
    • Completes related documentation to assist w/ record management systems for parts inventory, equipment repairs, compliance/testing regulations, and costs for parts and labor.
    • Assists other mechanics when necessary.
    • Delivery of vehicles and equipment when necessary.
    • Pick up of parts as needed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

     Basic Qualifications:

    • Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) or Trade School Diploma/Certification and 4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Valid Driver's License.
    • Ability to obtain Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class A or B within 3 months of hire, and Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B within 1 year of employment.
    • Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Tests (F1-F8) per year until recognized as an EVT Master Certified Fire Apparatus Technician in the fourth year of employment.
    • Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T2-T8) per year until recognized as an ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician in the fourth year of employment.
    • Full set of standard and specialty mechanic tools & storage, including a full set of standard and metric sockets, both hand and impact; 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in drives, torque wrenches, diagnostic volt/amp meter, metric & standard wrenches, hammers, diagnostic gauges, etc.
    • Experience with diagnostic equipment, software scanners, digital volt ohm meter, and starting and charging system testers.
    • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.

     Other Necessary Requirements:

    • In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. 
    • Requires after-hours on-call rotation, as needed.
    • May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

    The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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