Fire Apparatus Technician I

County of Contra Costa; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Contra Costa is seeking a Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for the Fire Protection District. Inspect and repair fire apparatus, trucks, boats, and related equipment, including electrical and fuel systems, pumps, and hydraulics.

You will road test, operate shop tools, and assist in training district personnel in maintenance best practices. Requirements include two years of full-time heavy truck mechanic experience or a relevant trade program, a valid California driver’s license and the ability

Qualifications

• Two years full-time experience as a heavy duty truck mechanic or completion of a heavy duty, diesel, or industrial program from an automotive heavy duty trade school.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Out of state valid driver’s license will be accepted during the application process.
• Must obtain a valid Class B driver’s license with Tank Endorsement (or Class A with Tank Endorsement) prior to the end of probation and maintain the license while employed in this class.
• Health standards as may be prescribed by the DOT regulations for commercial drivers' license.
• Desired qualification: Fire apparatus mechanic experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting trucks, boats, bulldozers, tractors, and mechanical equipment used in fire fighting and other Fire District services.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical troubles and makes various types of repairs, such as general overhauling, electrical and fuel systems, differentials and related equipment, suspension assemblies, repairing and servicing fire pumps.
• Operating typical shop tools including electrical and acetylene welding devices.
• Road testing and transporting fire apparatus, service vehicles, and trucks.
• Assisting in the training of shop personnel and District personnel

Skills

Attention to Detail

Handling Stress

Professional Integrity & Ethics

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Reading Comprehension

Mechanical Insight

Delivering Results

Safety Focus

Using Technology

Education

ASE Truck Mechanic Certification

CFMA Certification

Job description

County of Contra Costa is seeking a Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic for the Fire Protection District. Inspect and repair fire apparatus, trucks, boats, and related equipment, including electrical and fuel systems, pumps, and hydraulics.

You will road test, operate shop tools, and assist in training district personnel in maintenance best practices. Requirements include two years of full-time heavy truck mechanic experience or a relevant trade program, a valid California driver’s license and the ability