Mechanic - Fire

City of Baytown; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baytown is seeking a dedicated Fire Mechanic to keep our Fire Department and Emergency Management fleet mission-ready. You will service fire engines, ambulances, generators and trailers, diagnosing and repairing complex systems to ensure firefighter safety and rapid response.

The role involves on-call duties and strict adherence to fleet maintenance standards. Candidates should have diesel engine experience, electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to obtain a TX Class A

Qualifications

• Two years of mechanical experience with diesel engines.
• One year of troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits.
• Must obtain TX Class A license with air brake familiarity within 6 months.
• Must obtain EVT Fire Apparatus certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems with vehicles and equipment to determine repair methods.
• Repairs heavy diesel equipment such as ladder trucks and ambulances.
• Repairs ambulances and staff vehicles.
• Repairs ambulance electrical systems including HVAC and stretcher mounts.
• Repairs electrical systems including wiring, radios and warning equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on apparatus and equipment.
• Supports annual pump and aerial testing per NFPA 1911.
• Performs state and DOT inspections.
• Orders parts and maintains inventory with work orders and repair records.
• Coordinates with vendors on warranty work.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Subject to rotating after-hours on-call and call-out for repairs.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Driver's license

EVT preparation

Education

EVT Fire Apparatus

Tools

Diagnostics software

Welding equipment

Job description

Are you ready to put your mechanical skills to work making a difference in your community? The City of Baytown is looking for a dedicated Fire Mechanic to help keep our Fire Department and Emergency Management fleet mission-ready, from fire engines and aerial apparatus to ambulances, support vehicles, generators, and emergency response trailers. This is an opportunity to work with specialized, complex equipment where your expertise directly supports the safety of our firefighters, first responders, and the community we serve. Join our team and play a vital role in keeping Baytown prepared, protected, and ready to respond!

This position maintains Fire Department and Emergency Management fleet and equipment. Including fire apparatus (Class A pumpers and aerial/tower apparatus), ambulances, staff and support vehicles, and Emergency Management generators and trailers. The fleet requires constant repair and maintenance due to the complexity of the equipment.

• Diagnoses reported problems with vehicles, and equipment to determine best methods for repair.
• Repairs heavy gasoline and diesel equipment such as ladder trucks, fire engines, military vehicles, and large generators.
• Repairs light and medium duty equipment such as ambulances, support vehicles, staff cars and trucks.
• Repairs ambulance-specific systems, including patient compartment electrical, HVAC, and stretcher mounts.
• Repairs electrical systems including vehicle wiring, hand tools, radios and emergency warning equipment.
• Repairs fire pumps and associated equipment including valves, fittings, gauges and drives.
• Repairs hydraulic systems including pumps, hoses, fittings, valves and regulators.
• Repairs small engines and portable equipment such as generators, fans and power units.
• Performs and schedules preventative maintenance on apparatus, vehicles, and equipment.
• Supports annual pump and aerial testing in accordance with NFPA 1911.
• Performs required state and DOT inspections.
• Orders parts and maintains part inventory while maintaining work orders and repair records in the fleet management system.
• Coordinates with vendors on warrant work.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Subject to rotating after-hours on-call and call-out for repairs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of mechanical experience with diesel engines.
• One-year troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days of hire and a TX Class A non-CDL license with air brake familiarity within 6 months of hire).
• Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Fire Apparatus certification within 18 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Previous employment as a mechanic for a fire department or municipality.
• Experience with repair of pumps and/or hydraulic systems.
• Experience with radios or electronic equipment.

Knowledge of diesel or gasoline engines, electrical and electronic circuits, radio equipment installation and operation, centrifugal and hydraulic pumps, generators, small engines, and electric and gasoline power tools. Ability to operate, or learn to operate, welding and cutting equipment. Knowledge of basic computer operation. Ability to use diesel and vehicle diagnostic software. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.