FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC BC-11 3 vacancies
FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC BC-11 3 vacancies
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Position Information
- Where passion and quality unite HFD Fire Equipment Mechanics
The Honolulu Fire Department is looking for a Fire Equipment Mechanic to preform repairs modifications and maintenance of all fire fighting apparatuses trailers fire and rescue equipment.
As aFire Equipment Mechanic your duties and responsibilities will include:- Diagnose motor knocks noises and mechanical failures.
- Repairs overhauls inspects and maintains major components including gasoline or diesel engines brake systems (air and hydraulic) heavy duty transmission and differentials and front and rear axles and suspensions.
- Repairs portable and onboard battery chargers portable power plants troubleshooting electricals faults and wiring of electrical systems on fire apparatuses heavy police vehicles and other automotive/heavy equipment
- Repairing and testing of centrifugal pumps compressors firefighting valves and hydraulic systems on apparatuses and equipment used by HFD.
- Performs other duties related to mechanical work on fire apparatus and equipment and other related duties as required.
Additional Job Information
- Applications must be submitted online at be accepted.Some notifications will be sent via email. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery please make sure you:
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a noncitizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.Applicable Experience: Experience in maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles or commercial vehicle over 26000 pounds (GCWR).
Applicable Skills:
- Knowledge of the theory and principles of the internal combustion engine.
- Knowledge of the principles of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of automotive equipment.
- Knowledge of the theory and principles of highpressure positive displacement and centrifugal pumps.
- Knowledge of the use of hydraulic oil presses lathes gauges gear or bearing pullers sanding machines spray guns testing equipment and other mechanical implements used in the trade.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and precautionary measures applicable to the trade and the ability to plan lay out and set up work.
- Ability to locate and adjust mechanical defects in gasoline and diesel driven automobile equipment.
- Ability to maintain and repair nonautomotive equipment such as highpressure rotary and centrifugal pumps air compressors etc.
- Ability to make repairs using modern tools equipment and procedures including welding and performing simple body and fender repairs.
- Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches blueprints or electrical schematics as well as from oral and written instructions.
- Ability to use computers software and diagnostic programs for engines transmissions OEM components and brake systems.
Possession of an appropriate valid drivers license and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.- Current vacancies requires a valid Type 3/automobile drivers license and a State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate prior to appointment.
Examination Process
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training and Experience Evaluation .............................................................. 100
Employment Type
Full-Time
