Fire Equipment Mechanic I
City of Lakeland
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Job summary
The City of Lakeland is seeking a skilled line technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair gasoline- and diesel-powered fire apparatus. You will inspect equipment, evaluate mechanical conditions, keep accurate work orders, and prepare inspection reports under general supervision.
Responsibilities include repairs on aerial apparatus, pumps, electrical and fuel systems, welding, installing equipment, and responding to fire calls.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Five years of experience repairing/maintaining automotive and/or medium-heavy-duty trucks.
- ASE certificate of competency in at least two subject areas required.
- Owns a large selection of metric and ASE tools.
Responsibilities
- Inspects, maintains, and repairs fire equipment and vehicles including aerial apparatus.
- Reports deviations from standards and procedures to supervisors.
- Performs testing on electrical, fuel, and engine systems.
- Prepares time sheets and equipment reports; lists parts needed.
- Responds to fire calls as required by the supervisor.
- May participate in training and work overtime as necessary.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
General Description Of Class This is line technician-level work involving the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered fire equipment. Work involves inspecting, evaluating, and repairing the mechanical conditions of fire equipment, as well as checking repaired equipment for proper operation. Employees in this class are responsible for maintaining work order records and preparing inspection reports. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed based on results achieved.
General Description Of Class This is line technician-level work involving the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of gasoline-and diesel-powered fire equipment. Work involves inspecting, evaluating, and repairing the mechanical conditions of fire equipment, as well as checking repaired equipment for proper operation. Employees in this class are responsible for maintaining work order records and preparing inspection reports. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed based on results achieved. Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
- Inspects, maintains, and repairs fire equipment, automobiles, light trucks, and small engines.
- Reports deviations from the standards and procedures of the equipment maintenance program to superiors.
- Performs aerial apparatus inspections and maintenance.
- Prepares time sheets and equipment reports.
- Prepares lists of parts necessary to repair equipment.
- Performs annual fire pump tests and maintenance.
- Performs skilled repair and testing work on electrical systems, fuel systems, engines, and other finely adjusted equipment.
- Performs all levels of repair to self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Performs oxyacetylene and electric welding as required and fabricates specialized equipment.
- Installs varied electrical and other auxiliary equipment onto existing vehicles.
- Responds to fire calls as required by the supervisor.
- May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
- May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
- High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
- Five years of experience repairing and maintaining automotive and/or medium-heavy-duty trucks at the line technician level.
- Must possess a National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence certificate of competency in at least two subject areas.
- Must have a large selection of own metric and ASE tools.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
- Must obtain certification from the breathing apparatus manufacturer, for the repair and maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment within one year.
- Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Fire and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) certifications within five years.
- May be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- May be required to obtain a certification from the State of Florida Minimum Standards for Firefighters.
- May be required to obtain an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher license from the Florida Department of Health.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Trade's standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment.
- Principles of hydraulic power equipment.
- Principles of internal combustion engines.
- Trade's occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.
- Principles of electricity and electronics
- Computers and fleet maintenance software.
- Use of tools and in the operation of machines and equipment commonly used in the automotive mechanic's trade.
- Make an inspection of automotive equipment for serviceability and to prepare standard inspection reports.
- Light to medium work that involves walking or standing for extended periods, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force regularly, and performing routine keyboard operations.
- Exposure to significant environmental hazards, including extreme noise levels, fumes, and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, and the risk of electrical shock.
- Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
2026 Summary Sheet
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.
- NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.
The City of Lakeland offers a twenty-four hour three week Kelly Day.
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.
For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.
For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
Fire Employee 10.42%
Employer 16.54%
OR
New Hires Non-Certified, Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.39%
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.
Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.
For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.
For additional information, contact Employee Engagement and Development at 834-6837.
(refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.
Free while at work.
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.
For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services at 834-8765 or 834-8797.
For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.
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