FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Honolulu Fire Department is seeking a Fire Equipment Mechanic to perform repairs, modifications, and maintenance on all fire fighting apparatuses, trailers, and rescue equipment. You will diagnose, repair and overhaul heavy vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines, and work on electrical systems.

Responsibilities include fabricating components, inspecting safety systems, and conducting road tests, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles and equipment.
• GCWR of 26,000 pounds or more experience.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects and work safely with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and heavy vehicles.
• Maintain electrical and electronic systems (starters, alternators, sirens, lighting, generators).
• Fabricate and modify vehicle components using machine tools and welding equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire equipment and apparatus; perform safety inspections and road tests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Skills

Gasoline & diesel engines

Electrical systems

Shop tools

Diagnostics

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Lathes

Gauges

Pullers

Job description

Honolulu Fire Department is looking for a Fire Equipment Mechanic to perform repairs, modifications, and maintenance of all fire fighting apparatuses, trailers, fire and rescue equipment.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and heavy vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, axles, and steering components to keep emergency equipment operational.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems such as starters, alternators, sirens, emergency lighting, generators, and multiplex engine and transmission controls.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify vehicle components by repairing body frames, pumps, tanks, and structural parts using machine tools and welding equipment when replacement parts are unavailable.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire equipment and apparatus, including pumps, piping systems, hoses, and safety systems, and conduct required safety inspections and operational road tests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen 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 26,000 pounds (GCWR).

Applicable Skills Needed

• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine systems, including the theory and operation of internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and the ability to diagnose and repair electrical components and circuits in vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment, such as hydraulic presses, lathes, gauges, pullers, and other shop machinery used in vehicle repair.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects, perform repairs, and follow technical instructions while working safely and handling heavy equipment and materials.

License/Certificate Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate. (prior to appointment.)

The above licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.