Fire-Rescue Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field & Shop

City of Miami, FL; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department seeks a journeyman level mechanic to repair and maintain a diverse fleet of heavy automotive equipment and fire apparatus. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and testing equipment, and documenting repair activities in the Fleet Management System.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of automotive mechanic experience, and three ASE or automotive manufacturer certificates, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of a relevant training program.
• Three ASE or automotive manufacturer certificates, or equivalent combination.
• Two years of automotive mechanic experience, with heavy equipment exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level mechanical work repairing and maintaining heavy automotive equipment and fire apparatus.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair and service a wide range of equipment; document repairs in the Fleet Management System.
• Supervise unskilled workers as needed and conduct road calls to service equipment in the field.
• Operate shop equipment and test devices to verify repairs before returning equipment to service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Auto mechanics training program

Three ASE or Automotive Manufacturer certificates

Two years automotive mechanic experience (heavy equipment preferred)

Tools

Automotive tools

Shop equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department seeks a journeyman level mechanic to repair and maintain a diverse fleet of heavy automotive equipment and fire apparatus. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and testing equipment, and documenting repair activities in the Fleet Management System.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of automotive mechanic experience, and three ASE or automotive manufacturer certificates, or an equivalent combination.