Fire Equipment Technician: Diagnostic & Heavy-Duty Repair

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham is seeking skilled fleet maintenance technicians to repair and maintain equipment, vehicles, and related systems. You will diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulics, and transmissions, perform welding, and participate in preventative maintenance programs.

Incumbents may work on fire apparatus and related equipment, with on-call support to the fire department. A2–3 year track in automotive repair and required licenses/certifications are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in auto mechanics/repair or equivalent.
• At least three years of automotive repair experience.
• NC Class C driver’s license with clean record or obtained within 6 months.
• EVT fire pump or Hale pump certification or obtain within 2 years.
• EPA 609 certification or obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and related systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul construction equipment and heavy trucks including fire apparatus.
• Weld and fabricate parts; troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform field and emergency maintenance; assist fire department with on-call support.

Skills

Auto mechanics

Diesel technology

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

On-call support

Education

Associate’s degree in auto mechanics/repair or related field

Three years automotive repair experience

North Carolina Driver’s License (Class C)

EVT fire pump or Hale pump certification (or within 2 years)

EPA 609 certification (or within 6 months)

Tools

OEM diagnostic software

Scan tools

Diesel diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

City of Durham is seeking skilled fleet maintenance technicians to repair and maintain equipment, vehicles, and related systems. You will diagnose and repair diesel engines, hydraulics, and transmissions, perform welding, and participate in preventative maintenance programs.

Incumbents may work on fire apparatus and related equipment, with on-call support to the fire department. A2–3 year track in automotive repair and required licenses/certifications are essential for success.