Fire Apparatus Mechanic

SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor and Director of Public Works, the fire apparatus mechanic will perform, a full range of skilled mechanical maintenance, diagnostic, inspection, and repair duties on heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered fire apparatus and related equipment, trucks, school buses, miscellaneous heavy equipment, Tribal Administration Company vehicles, and performs other related duties as required. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Although other duties may be assigned, the essential duties include the following: 

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care for Tribal Fire Apparatus, Administration Fleet vehicles, and heavy equipment in a timely matter. 
• Independently inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other fleet equipment. 
• Performs routine servicing of fire apparatus, busses, light vehicles and heavy equipment, to include lubrication, oil changes, replacement of worn parts, valve adjustments, engine tune-ups, compression tests, emission control system tests and adjustments, fire pump repairs, truck and steering systems, and hydraulic & air brake adjustments and repairs. 
• Overhauls, repairs gas, diesel engines, and transmissions to include the replacement of valves, pistons, piston rings, main bearings, truck and steering systems, and crank shafts. 
• Performs diagnosis and troubleshooting of vehicles mechanic and electrical problems; and determines extent of repairs, and makes repairs as needed. Coordinates the repair of heavy fire equipment performed by outside garages. 
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair generators, fire suppression components and related equipment.
• Maintain proper maintenance logs to include detail report, date and mileage of each piece of equipment which includes inspection, maintenance, lubrication, and all repairs performed for each vehicle under your control. 
• Orders parts and maintains vehicle parts inventory, fabricates and modifies brackets, braces and other vehicle parts and equipment: uses various welding equipment and cutting tools applying a variety of techniques to construct, repair or modify parts and equipment. 
• Safely operates lifts or hoists, computerized diagnostic scanners, electrical test equipment, and hand and power tools as required. Keeps tools, equipment and garage area neat. Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and reports any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. 
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practice and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications, including to perform work in accordance with and maintain equipment as required by the California Highway Patrol and Vehicle Code: remain current on all laws pertaining to safe maintenance and repair of school buses. 
• Services, repairs and maintains small gasoline engines, pumps, and miscellaneous equipment and tools. 
• Obtain repair cost estimates 
• Performs field work on mobile and stationary generators. 

 EDUCATION 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

EXPERIENCE 

• 4 years' experience as a mechanic, including experience working with school buses, gas and diesel engines, and hydraulic & air brake systems 
• Good written and verbal skills, good problem-solving skills, good record keeping skills. Computer skills a plus.

QUALIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS 

• Hydraulic/Air brakes systems. 
• Electrical Systems 
• A current California Class C Driver’s License and willing to obtain Class B 
• Must have clean DMV Record 
• All applicants are required to complete the pre-screen Background Clearance and Drug Testing 
• Must be at least 18 years of age  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Auto mechanics usually work indoors, but may go out on service calls to make emergency repairs on vehicles that have broken down on the road. 
• Physical condition must allow long periods of standing or sitting and regular lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, moving and pushing small to large articles.