Fire Mechanic

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.

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