Assistant Fire Mechanic

Description of Work

Position Definition:Under the general direction of the Fire Mechanic, the Assistant Mechanic shall be responsible for the maintenance and general repair of all Fire Department apparatus and related equipment and shall maintain the records of all maintenance and inventory of tools and equipment.

General Duties: Assignments include but are not limited to the maintenance and repair of Fire Apparatus and specialized equipment, such as fire boats, hazmat vehicles, SCBA, and small engines and assorted power equipment.

Assist in the development of preventive maintenance program for all apparatus and equipment. Reports immediately to Superiors any apparatus out of service. Repairs and maintains hydraulic systems for aerial devices and vehicle generators.

Repairs, rebuilds and maintains diesel-powered apparatus and equipment under the supervision of the Fire Mechanic. Performs welding and cutting operations to fabricate or repair apparatus and equipment. Performs electrical diagnosis of both conventional 12 and 24 volt systems and multiplexed apparatus control systems and equipment.

Installs or retrofits electrical systems on both emergency lighting, equipment or vehicles. Requisitions adequate number of spare parts and maintains inventory records of the same. Inputs all purchase orders, parts and workorders into the department's computerized tracking system. Performs related duties as required.

Supervised By:Works under the supervision of the Fire Mechanic.

Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and materials used in the maintenance of fire equipment and vehicles. Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems for diagnosing and repair of generators or marine equipment shore power.

Skill in the use and care of the tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance and repair work. Ability to use diagnostic computer equipment.

Ability to use computers to program vehicle electronics.

Ability to make repairs to fire equipment and apparatus. Ability to use computers to program vehicle electronics, Ability to make repairs to fire apparatus pumps, hydraulic ladder racks. Ability to diagnose and repair vehicle air conditioning systems with the use of proper recovery equipment.

Ability to make estimates of time and materials required to complete assignments. Ability to understand and diagnose from electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics and computer aided repair manuals. Ability to operate small and medium sized vehicles used to plow and maintain station parking lots.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High school, GED or vocational technical school and three years' experience as a medium/heavy duty vehicle mechanic.

Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information

Required Certification: Must possess Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Duty Truck certification in T2-Diesel Engine.

Must obtain ASE Certifications in T3-Drive Train, T4-Brakes, T5-Suspension & Steering, T6- Electrical/Electronic Systems, T7- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), and T8 -Preventative Maintenance Inspection within one (1) year of appointment. Must possess or obtain a valid Class A or B State of Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of appointment.

Preferred Certification: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) emergency vehicle certifications (F1) Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Apparatus. Additional emergency vehicle certifications from the NFPA are desirable.

This position is a Grade 10.

Note: Employee must supply own hand tools to perform tasks described in job description.

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This position will remain open until filled.

Applications will be reviewedbasedon candidate's qualificationson the "first come, first served" basis. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager weekly.