EVT Fire Mechanic

Macon-Bibb County Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking an EVT Fire Mechanic I to maintain and repair fire apparatus in Macon, GA. The role includes preventive maintenance, diagnostics, major repairs, and testing of pumps and ladders, with welding and fabrication as needed.

The position emphasizes training others, preparing repair orders, and ensuring operational readiness of emergency equipment for daily firefighting duties.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of fire apparatus or heavy equipment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid state Class F Driver License with no air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on fire apparatus.
• Performs major repairs on pumps, transfer cases, engines, drive lines, etc.
• Performs equipment diagnostics and mechanical and electrical testing.
• Conducts annual pump and ladder apparatus testing.
• Requires the ability to weld, cut, and fabricate.
• Replaces obsolete parts with updated parts such as emergency lighting.
• Performs external repairs to apparatus, field repairs and proprietary electronic programming.
• Provides training to personnel on pump systems and general operation of apparatus.
• Assists in preparation of work repair orders and related recordkeeping.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Major repairs

Diagnostics testing

Electrical testing

Welding and fabrication

Training others

Education

High School graduation or GED

Job description

Oversee and Maintains fire apparatus.

EVT Fire Mechanic I

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Performs preventative maintenance on fire apparatus.
• Performs major repairs on pumps, transfer cases, engines, drive lines, etc.
• Performs equipment diagnostics and mechanical and electrical testing.
• Conducts annual pump and ladder apparatus testing.
• Requires the ability weld, cut, and fabricate.
• Replaces obsolete parts with updated part such as emergency lighting.
• Performs external repairs to apparatus, wreak repairs and proprietary electronic programming.
• Provides training to personnel on the proper use of pump systems and general operation of apparatus.
• Assists in preparation of work repair orders and related recordkeeping.

EVT Fire Mechanic I

High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by six (6) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of apparatus, heavy equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Required to possess and maintain a valid state Class F Driver License, with no air brake restrictions.