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Job Location drjobs

Redlands, CO - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 69966 - 85044

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description


Under direction to perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of Fire Department apparatus equipment and facilities. Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Performs the full range of skilled mechanic repair work on fire apparatus equipment and facilities;
  • Inspects diagnoses and locates mechanical difficulties on fire automobiles and trucks and other equipment including lawn mowers eaters smoke ejectors and jaws of life;
  • Plans schedules and executes a program of preventive maintenance for Fire Department apparatus equipment and facilities;
  • Performs annual testing of pumps and ladders;
  • Overhauls repairs and adjusts engines transmissions differentials and clutches;
  • Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings clutches oil seals shock absorbers exhaust systems steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment on fire vehicles and equipment;
  • Overhauls or repairs all types of water pumps valves and regulators and foam producing equipment;
  • Prepares various reports on operations and activities;
  • Maintains accurate inventories of tools apparatus facilities and equipment; orders parts as necessary and ensures orders are received timely;
  • Estimates time materials and equipment required for jobs assigned;
  • Maintains cleanliness of work area and tools; and
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:
  • Three years of experience in automotive power and fire equipment repair.
Education:
  • Equivalent to a high school diploma.
Licensesand Certificates:
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Class A drivers license.
  • Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification is desirable and must be obtained within two years of appointment.
  • Possession of an appropriate A.S.E. certificate is desirable.
  • Possess and maintain an Airbrake Certificate is desirable.
  • Possess and maintain an Air Conditioning Certificate is desirable.
  • California Fire Mechanics Academy (CFMA) Level I certification is desirable.
Special Requirements:
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
  • Ability to sit stand walk kneel crouch stoop squat twist climb and lift 50 lbs.;
  • Exposure to heat noise outdoors vibration confining work space chemicals explosive materials mechanical hazards and electrical hazards;
  • Ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your email frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a postoffer preemployment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes EVerify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Julie Maher at

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