Assistant Fire Mechanic

City of Norwalk; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norwalk is seeking an Assistant Mechanic under the Fire Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining fire apparatus and equipment, requiring solid mechanical skills and various ASE certifications. This full-time role offers the opportunity for professional development through necessary certifications and practical experience in emergency vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a medium/heavy duty vehicle mechanic.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck certification within one year.
• Class A or B CDL within one year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair fire department apparatus and related equipment.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform electrical diagnosis and repairs on various systems.

Skills

Knowledge of fire equipment maintenance

Electrical diagnosis

Welding and cutting skills

Diagnostic computer equipment usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational technical school

Job description

Position Definition:Under the general direction of the Fire Mechanic, the Assistant Mechanic shall be responsible for the maintenance and general repair of all Fire Department apparatus and related equipment and shall maintain the records of all maintenance and inventory of tools and equipment.

General Duties: Assignments include but are not limited to the maintenance and repair of Fire Apparatus and specialized equipment, such as fire boats, hazmat vehicles, SCBA, and small engines and assorted power equipment. Assist in the development of preventive maintenance program for all apparatus and equipment. Reports immediately to Superiors any apparatus out of service. Repairs and maintains hydraulic systems for aerial devices and vehicle generators. Repairs, rebuilds and maintains diesel-powered apparatus and equipment under the supervision of the Fire Mechanic. Performs welding and cutting operations to fabricate or repair apparatus and equipment. Performs electrical diagnosis of both conventional 12 and 24 volt systems and multiplexed apparatus control systems and equipment. Installs or retrofits electrical systems on both emergency lighting, equipment or vehicles. Requisitions adequate number of spare parts and maintains inventory records of the same. Inputs all purchase orders, parts and workorders into the department’s computerized tracking system. Performs related duties as required.

Supervised By: Works under the supervision of the Fire Mechanic.

Note: Employee must supply own hand tools to perform tasks described in job description. The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and materials used in the maintenance of fire equipment and vehicles. Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems for diagnosing and repair of generators or marine equipment shore power. Skill in the use and care of the tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance and repair work. Ability to use diagnostic computer equipment. Ability to use computers to program vehicle electronics. Ability to make repairs to fire equipment and apparatus. Ability to use computers to program vehicle electronics, Ability to make repairs to fire apparatus pumps, hydraulic ladder racks. Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle air conditioning systems with the use of proper recovery equipment. Ability to make estimates of time and materials required to complete assignments. Ability to understand and diagnose from electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics and computer aided repair manuals. Ability to operate small and medium sized vehicles used to plow and maintain station parking lots.Graduation from High school, GED or vocational technical school and three years’ experience as a medium/heavy duty vehicle mechanic.

Required Certification: Must possess or be able to obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck certification in T2-Diesel Engine within one (1) year of appointment. Must obtain ASE Certifications in T3-Drive Train, T4-Brakes, T5-Suspension & Steering, T6- Electrical/Electronic Systems, T7- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), and T8 -Preventative Maintenance Inspection within one (1) year of appointment. Must possess or obtain a valid Class A or B State of Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) year of appointment.

Preferred Certification: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) emergency vehicle certifications (F1) Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Apparatus. Additional emergency vehicle certifications from the NFPA are desirable.

This position is a Grade 10.This position will be open until a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.