FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Equipment Mechanic to join their team. This role involves diagnosing and repairing a variety of fire fighting apparatuses and heavy vehicles, ensuring they are in optimal working condition. You will be responsible for maintaining complex systems, including engines, brake systems, and electrical components. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and a passion for public safety. Join a team that values quality and dedication, and make a significant impact in your community with your technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles over 26,000 pounds.
• Ability to repair high-pressure rotary and centrifugal pumps.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose motor issues and perform repairs on fire apparatus.
• Maintain and repair firefighting equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Internal Combustion Engine Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Mechanical Repair Skills

Welding Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Diagnostic Software Usage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hydraulic Oil Presses

Lathes

Testing Equipment

Welding Equipment

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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 a Fire 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.
  
  

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for further consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.

Responsibilities

Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. 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:

• use a valid e-mail account;
• verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
• are subscribed to email notices;
• check your spam folders; and
• add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your contact list.
  
  

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 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

• 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 high-pressure 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 non-automotive equipment such as high-pressure 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.
  
  

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.

• Current vacancies requires a valid Type 3/automobile driver's license and a 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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