Fire Mechanic (20781583)

City of Woodland; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Retirement

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Dental/Vision Benefits

Job summary

The City of Woodland's Fire Department seeks a skilled mechanic to operate, diagnose, repair, and maintain fire service apparatus and equipment. The role focuses on preventative maintenance to keep emergency response vehicles ready for duty.

Ideal candidates have four years of heavy equipment or fire apparatus experience, ASE/MACS or EVT certifications, and valid California CDL certifications. Training and certification programs will be pursued as needed.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional work in maintenance/repair of heavy equipment and/or fire apparatus.
• Two (2) years in an administrative or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.
• Licenses: CA Class C license; CA CDL B; EVT eligibility within three years.

Responsibilities

• Develops and performs preventive maintenance for fire service apparatus and tools.
• Inspects, tunes engines, and repairs pumps, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and schedules testing of fire pumps.

Skills

Diesel engines

Fire pumps

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California Fire Mechanics Academy training desirable

Job description

The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining it small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees”, Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults. The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.

Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide.The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.

Please consider the City of Woodland in your future career.

THE POSITION

To operate, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain modern fire service emergency response apparatus, tools, and appliances of the Fire Department. This position will be responsible for planning and directing the preventative maintenance of apparatus to help ensure emergency response apparatus, tools, and appliances have a high percentage of response-readiness The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Fire Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate is a highly skilled and dependable mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, primarily fire apparatus, and specialized emergency equipment. They have strong knowledge of diesel (Cummins experience preferred) and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, fire pumps, and related mechanical systems. The Ideal Candidate is a highly motivated proactive problem-solver who can independently diagnose and repair complex equipment, manage preventative maintenance schedules, maintain accurate computer records, and prioritize repairs to maximize apparatus readiness. They exercise sound judgment, work safely under pressure, communicate effectively, and provide excellent customer service to firefighters and department staff. The Ideal Candidate takes pride in maintaining emergency response equipment to the highest standards and understands that reliable apparatus is essential to the safety of firefighters and the community. Fire apparatus experience, EVT and ASE certifications, and specialized fire service mechanic training are highly desirable. Pierce specific training would be a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is typical illustrations of duties encompassed by the position; this is not an all inclusive or limiting list:

• Under general supervision develops and performs the preventative maintenance program for fire service emergency response apparatus, tools, and appliances.
• Maintains maintenance records for apparatus, tools and appliances.
• Schedules weekly, monthly, annual, and other periodic maintenance.
• Schedules repairs of apparatus, tools, and appliances to minimize down time and conflicts with shift work schedules.
• Inspects apparatus, tools, and appliances.
• Conducts preventative maintenance tasks.
• Conducts and/or schedules annual fire pump tests.
• Performs journey-level repair of fire apparatus including engines, drive trains, chassis, fire pumps, and hydraulics to ensure they will perform under emergency conditions.
• Conducts other inspections, tests, and maintenance required by recognized fire service standards

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Prioritizes service and repair requests; repairs apparatus (including diesel engines, automatic transmission, water pumps, hydraulic systems, and air brake systems), tools, and appliances or coordinates repairs with outside vendors; orders replacement parts; maintains appropriate supply of spare parts and repair/maintenance of equipment; maintains the designated apparatus bay and parts room in a clean and orderly condition.
Supports training program by instructing firefighters in the proper operation and develops procedures for proper daily maintenance of fire apparatus, tools, and appliances; develops specifications for new apparatus; orders tools and appliances.
Inspects and diagnoses mechanical problems of equipment; dismantles, rebuilds, replaces, and adjusts engines, brakes, transmissions, drivelines, and parts of electrical, fuel, exhaust, cooling, suspension, and equipment hydraulic systems using power and hand tools; tunes engines to insure proper operating order. Performs general welding; may fabricate parts.
Maintains and enters accurate maintenance records in designated software and electronic files.
Demonstrates an ability to operate specialized automotive and fire apparatus testing and diagnostic equipment; develop work schedules and complete maintenance work safely and on time; complete and accurate apparatus safety inspections; diagnose and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems; locate and procure parts and materials for repair/replacement; record apparatus and equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs; disassemble, repair, and rebuild diesel and gasoline engines and related components; read and interpret technical manuals; operate auto shop tools and equipment; operate arc, gas welding, and brazing equipment; understand and following oral as well as written directions; conduct certified fire pump tests; develop technical specifications for bid submittals; identify emergency operational readiness; and safely drive and operate emergency response vehicles, including fire apparatus.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work. Must be able to function effectively in a team environment.
Consistently demonstrates the highest level of customer service during emergencies and routine situations.
Monitors communications to respond to off-site requests for assistance; makes road calls and emergency repairs in the field as needed.
Maintain shop and shop equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner, and in accordance with applicable federal and state safety standards.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant education from specialized training programs such as California Fire Mechanics Academy or Universal Technical Institute, or similar coursework, is desirable

Experience:

Four (4) years of professional work experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and/or fire apparatus. Two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.

License and Certificate:

• Required upon hire, possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Required prior to permanent appointment and maintained in good standing during employment, possession of a valid California Commercial Class B Driver's License.
• Required prior to permanent appointment and maintained during employment, possession of a valid Air Conditional Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling certificate similar to ASE or MACS.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification Medium-Heavy Duty Truck Series T1 through T8 upon hire is highly desirable.
• California State Office of the Fire Marshal (OSFM) Emergency Vehicle Technician Level I (EVT1) and Level II (EVT2) Certification must be obtained within three (3) years of employment, if not already certified.

BENEFITS

Current Salary:
$5,680.23 - $7,249.57/month
$2,621.64 - $3,345.96/bi-weekly
Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Comp:
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.
Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2026): $2,463.99 per month and for 2027 is $2,537.91 per month.
Dental/Vision:
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits.
LTD/STD:
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities
Life Insurance:
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Supplemental Benefits:
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
Vacation:
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service
Holidays:
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Sick Leave:
8 hours per month
Bilingual Pay:
$200 per month upon certification
Prof. Growth & Wellness Stipend:
$625/annually for prof. growth & wellness (non-taxable, paid over 24 pay periods per fiscal year)

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer