Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and renew a variety of fire equipment and vehicles, including, but not limited to: fire engines, special operations vehicles, aerial trucks, medic units, cars, pickups, SUV's, utility trailers, building and vehicle mounted generators, pumps, etc.

Repair work including, but not limited to: tires, steering, suspension/chassis, brakes, engine (all fuels), power transmission, aerial equipment, fire pumps, electrical systems, computer, communications equipment (portable/mobile radios, headsets, intercoms).

Performs testing of repair work, component functionality, as well as, manufacturer's and NFPA's required testing to include: fire pumps, ground ladders, aerial devices, extrication equipment and engine emissions.

Inspects assigned equipment, diagnoses electrical, mechanical and hydraulic problems and determines the extent of repairs.

Performs safety inspections of vehicles and equipment; identifies safety hazards and makes necessary repairs and adjustments to ensure safe operations of vehicles and equipment.

Responds to emergency calls for assistance; travels to sites as necessary to assist others and transport vehicles and equipment.

Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs air, brakes, electrical and hydraulic systems; maintains and repairs components in the fire pump system.

Tunes and adjusts a variety of diesel and gas engine, transmissions, pumps, valves and drive trains of assigned equipment.

Designs and fabricates parts and tools; performs gas and electric welding, painting and body work to repair, replace or rebuild needed parts and equipment.

Installs equipment necessary to prepare new vehicles to go into service and facilitate needed equipment changes or additions.

Operates and maintains a variety of tools (small and large, manual and powered) and diagnostic/testing equipment. Performs preventative maintenance duties from lubrication to through inspection with detailed recording.

Maintains work area for cleanliness and safety.

Researches, locates and orders needed parts and supplies.

Maintains records of time, materials, parts and work performed.

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