Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

General Job Information

Job Summary

Keep us running smoothly! If you've ever considered a career in maintaining heavy equipment, join the D.C.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services as a Heavy Equipment Repairer. There is a lot of moving parts in our business, and as a repairer, you help run and maintain the latest emergency service technology, equipment, and fleet for the District.

This position is located in the D.C.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Fleet Management Division.

In this role, you will independently inspect heavy-duty firefighting equipment, ambulances, trucks and, automobiles. Heavy Equipment repairers serve our internal customers by performing complete safety inspections on equipment according to established industry standards to ensure D.C.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services provides the best possible service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect equipment at fire stations to determine the nature of the trouble, make repairs, or conduct equipment maintenance. If required, arranges to have the apparatus brought to the Fleet Management Division. Overhauls large and small multi-cylinder diesel and gasoline engines, by dissembling and inspecting for defective parts, installing and adjusting main bearings, piston rings, pistons, connecting rods and bearings, writs pins, checking cylinder walls for excessive wear or scoring, grinding, refacing, and resurfacing valves, testing, work crank for out roundness and taper.

Uses diagnostic equipment to retrieve data from onboard computers to analyze and repair engine, transmission, and antilock brake systems. Uses computer software to retrieve data from a database of the vehicle information to aid in the diagnosis and repair of vehicle and equipment. Test apparatus, vehicles, and small engines and perform complete safety inspections.

Qualifications and Education

Job Elements

ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of measuring instruments

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Troubleshooting

License and Certification

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required or must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment at the expense of the candidate/employee. If an incumbent does not obtain CDL within that period, the incumbent will be terminated. Must possess and maintain as a condition of employment, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the proper endorsement to operate all departmental apparatus.

Working Condition/Environment

Works in a garage or from a mobile service vehicle and is required to make repairs under fire ground conditions, which will expose the mechanic to toxic fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. Frequently exposed to acids, fuels, and lubricants, which may prove irritating to the skin.

Uses safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, protective clothing, hard hats, etc., at various times. Subject to cuts, burns, bruises, and sprains while positioning or moving equipment. Subject to discomfort caused by drafts, dust, heat, and fumes while lying on hard floors or ground. Frequently exposed to noise from cutting and hammering operations; typically works on systems, which are dirty, oily, or greasy.

Works inside and outside in all types of weather due to the equipment involved. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases while working on ambulances and ambulance equipment; the employee must supply tools, other than special tools related to the job.

Promotional Potential

• No Known Promotion Potential

Other Significant Facts

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE 3721. You may be required to have union dues or other applicable fees deducted from your salary.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: RW-5803-08

Duration of Appointment: Career Service

• Regular Appt.

Tour of Duty: Monday

• Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

The Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation. Rotating and weekend shift.

Position Designation: This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Residency Preference: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.