Fire Mechanic

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Valdosta seeks a skilled Fire Mechanic to maintain and repair department vehicles and equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform routine maintenance, and rebuild major components. Welding may be required to repair body parts, and you will log all actions daily.

Responsibilities include maintaining fire pumps, performing annual tests, and assisting with aerial ladder tests. Candidates should have related training and experience, plus a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair methods and tools.
• Familiarity with applicable laws and department procedures.
• Ability to identify oils and lubricants for different equipment.
• Understanding of safety principles in repair work.
• Skill in cutting and reshaping metals for part fabrication.
• Skill in operating hydraulic and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and prioritize work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Completion of specialized training plus relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a wide variety of department vehicles and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative care.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and fuel system problems and repair them.
• Rebuild or replace major vehicle components as needed.
• Perform welding to repair body components.
• Estimate time and materials for repairs and research parts breakdowns.
• Maintain daily log of maintenance actions.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on fire pumps and related tests.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years similar experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the mechanical repair and maintenance of department vehicles and equipment.

• Performs routine maintenance and preventative care.
• Evaluates mechanical problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, engine, fuel system, cooling system, HVAC, brake and suspension problems and makes repairs.
• Rebuilds, replaces or repairs major vehicle components.
• Performs welding to repair body components.
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete repairs. ? Researches illustrated parts breakdowns to identify required parts.
• Maintains daily log of all maintenance actions.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on fire pumps; repairs and overhauls fire pumps; performs annual pump tests.
• Assists with annual aerial ladder tests.
• Performs related duties

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment utilized in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Fire Mechanic, Fire Page 2
• Knowledge of oils and lubricants needed for different makes of equipment.
• Knowledge of work safety principles.
• Skill in cutting and reshaping metals in the fabrication of parts.
• Skill in the operation of hydraulic and electrical test equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving. ? Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations. ? Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification