What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Mechanic position at City of Redlands?
Under direction, to perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of Fire Department apparatus, equipment, and facilities. Exercises no supervision.Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs the full range of skilled mechanic repair work on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities;
- Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on fire automobiles and trucks and other equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, smoke ejectors, and jaws of life;
- Plans, schedules, and executes a program of preventive maintenance for Fire Department apparatus, equipment, and facilities;
- Performs annual testing of pumps and ladders;
- Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials and clutches;
- Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment on fire vehicles and equipment;
- Overhauls or repairs all types of water pumps, valves, and regulators and foam producing equipment;
- Prepares various reports on operations and activities;
- Maintains accurate inventories of tools, apparatus, facilities, and equipment; orders parts as necessary and ensures orders are received timely;
- Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned;
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and tools; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Three years of experience in automotive, power, and fire equipment repair.
- Equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Possession, and maintenance, of a valid Class A driver's license.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification is desirable and must be obtained within two years of appointment.
- Possession of an appropriate A.S.E. certificate is desirable.
- Possess and maintain an Airbrake Certificate is desirable.
- Possess and maintain an Air Conditioning Certificate is desirable.
- California Fire Mechanics Academy (CFMA) Level I certification is desirable.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.;
- Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org
Salary : $69,966 - $89,348
