FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I
Posting End: 01/23/2025
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Estimated Hiring Range: $85,000 - $90,000 Based on Experience
Additional Earning Options & Unbeatable Benefits!
$3,000 Annual Stipend for Heavy Shop Assignments
$1,500 Annual Tool Allowance
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under limited supervision, this position performs complex fire apparatus, ambulance, automotive, truck, and heavy equipment mechanic work to include hydraulic and electrical repair. May serve as a lead worker. Reports to an Operations Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs highly specialized diagnostic and repair work related to the maintenance, inspection and testing of Fire apparatus, as well as computerized ignition and fuel injection systems, automatic transmissions, differentials, steering components, and engines.
Overhauls, repairs and rebuilds mechanical components and systems such as diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and hydraulic, electrical, cooling, brake and suspension systems.
Designs complex modifications for fire trucks and emergency vehicles. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of light and heavy vehicles, specialized equipment, and small engines.
Completes and maintains records of servicing operations such as work orders and daily status reports; estimates labor time to complete a job; performs state inspections. Serves as a technical expert; provides work direction and assists the Automotive Technicians as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma and 4 years of journeyman level automotive mechanic experience, or any combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician Level I certification.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check; a valid commercial driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit prior to employment and complete the practical portion of the CDL test within 60 days of employment.
This position requires pre-employment medical evaluation and substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Fire Equipment Specialist I - Virginia State Inspector License, and Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck is required. Must obtain both ASE certifications within one (1) year of employment. Must provide and maintain a full set of hand tools and locking toolbox
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