Fire Apparatus Technician I
Fire Apparatus Technician I
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a Fire Apparatus Technician I to support their Perris Station.The incumbent will perform major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments on heavy duty gasoline and dieselpowered fire apparatus and related equipment under field conditions; serves as a mentor for Fire Apparatus Technician Is and other shop personnel in the County Fire Department Fleet garage; and performs other related work as required.The Fire Apparatus Technician I is the first working level classification in the Fire Apparatus Technician series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are assigned to maintain diagnose and make necessary repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment in the field often under adverse conditions or in a garage facility under the supervision of a shop supervisor. While on field assignment incumbents must determine whether the equipment can be repaired in the field or must be sent to the garage for repairs.The Fire Apparatus Technician I is distinguished from the Fire Apparatus Technician II classification in that the former is the first working level in which assigned incumbents may undergo the process of meeting the educational and certification requirements set forth in the California State Fire Training Procedures Manual for Fire Mechanic I (Fire Pumps and Accessories) whereas incumbents assigned to the latter class have met these requirements and may undergo certification at the Fire Mechanic II level.Meet the Team!EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment.Adjust repair replace or overhaul a variety of diesel and automotive engines transmissions clutches rear ends differentials transfer cases hydraulic brake systems axles pumps injectors carburetors final drives sprockets rollers and truck and steering systems.Maintain diagnose and repair electrical defects repairing or replacing starting motors generators and ignition systems; repair and overhaul fire suppression components and related equipment.Perform complete fabricating and repairing to repair alter or maintain Fire Department equipment and trucks; perform complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform CHP 90day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.Complete time and material records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Completion of an accredited heavy equipment mechanic apprenticeshiptraining program or successful completion of the California Fire Mechanics Academy Inc. Fire Mechanic I (Fire Pumps and Accessories) course of instruction. One year of successful experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Riverside County or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction may substitute for mechanic apprenticeship or Fire Mechanic I certification.
Knowledge of: Principles of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; methods tools equipment and parts used in the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.
Ability to: Perform repair and maintenance work on heavy equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavyduty gasoline and diesel construction equipment in both the field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely; work with minimal supervision.Other:All passing applicants will be required to perform vehicle inspection examination as part of the recruitment processMust possess a valid Class B California Drivers License is required.
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safetysensitive applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drugscreening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
Employees in safetysensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random reasonable suspicion/cause returntoduty and postaccident.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a preemployment physical exam including a drug/alcohol test and a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.
Reasonable AccommodationsThe County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: PreferenceThe County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. See the policy here.Whats NextThis recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received this posting may close without notice.For more information regarding the position please contact the recruiter Joe Olivares ator via email at
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
