Fire Apparatus Mechanic

Under the direction of the fire maintenance supervisor, the fire apparatus mechanic is responsible for performing service, maintenance, and repair work on the department apparatus and other vehicles. Assists other mechanics with maintenance and repair work on department equipment as needed. Work requires high degree of technical knowledge, as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment when determining repair methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Repairs and rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, drive trains, and chassis components.
2. Services and repairs HVAC systems and other electrical components.
3. Performs preventative maintenance tasks and diagnoses problems on all types of fire department vehicles and equipment.
4. Troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical problems.
5. Operates department vehicles as needed for inspection and testing.
6. Uses common air and hand tools for the maintenance and repair of fire department vehicles.
7. Prepares and maintains accurate records of maintenance work.
8. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
9. Operates other equipment such as a hoist jack, overhead crane, forklift and machine tools to fabricate, service, and repair vehicles.
10. Performs physical inventories of service truck parts, tools and supplies.
11. Communicates with, supervisors and co-workers to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
12. Prepares written repair order comment sheets and reports regarding repairs made and equipment status.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee works primarily in a standard shop environment but occasionally may be required to provide service at emergency scenes, on roadsides or other locations, in a variety of weather conditions and surface environments. Work may occasionally be performed under hazardous and adverse conditions, including, but not limited to, proximity to moving mechanical equipment or electrical currents, high noise environments requiring hearing protection, elevated heights and confined spaces.

Employee must be capable of frequent lifting (up to 70 lbs.), carrying, pushing and pulling of standard shop equipment and vehicle parts. This position requires standing, running, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping/bending, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing, pinching, gripping, digging, spraying, reaching over head, reaching away from body and repetitive motion. This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision.

BENEFITS: 401a Contribution, Bus Pass Program, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Suggestion Program, Family and Medical Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Health Insurance, Group Dental Insurance, Jury Duty Leave, Life/Accidental Death Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, Military Leave, Paid Holidays, Promotion from Within, Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC), School Leave, Shared Leave, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Sick Leave, Training, Vacation Leave, Wellness Program

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, Four years of journey-level mechanic experience OR four years as equipment service worker with demonstrated equipment mechanic abilities OR apprenticeship as mechanic, North Carolina Class C Driver's License upon hiring (Class A within 12 months), ASE certification of Brakes, Heating and Air and Preventive Maintenance, Knowledge of internal combustion and diesel engine operation, Knowledge of automotive and truck repair methods and materials, Understanding of vehicle repair and maintenance hazards and safety precautions, Knowledge of basic fabrication methods, Knowledge of electronic control systems, Skill in use and care of tools and equipment, Skill in service and repair of air brakes and air systems, Ability to diagnose and repair operational problems, Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, Ability to read and interpret service manuals and schematics, Ability to diagnose and repair electronic control systems, Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements

Salary: $59,113.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-23