Fire Apparatus Mechanic

Under general supervision, performs highly skilled mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of specialized Fire and Rescue Department apparatus, fire pumps, aerial ladders, breathing apparatus, small engines, and related equipment; and performs related work as required. This position is considered as an essential employee. Employees in this position operate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage in support of the agency mission. Responds to emergency incident scenes to support the agency mission. This could include working after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Both scheduled and unscheduled overtime may be required.

Illustrative Duties: Detects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical and electrical problems in Fire and Rescue apparatus, pumpers, aerial devices, and boats and outboard motors; Performs complete fire pump overhauls and rebuilds power transfer transmissions, replacing damaged pump plumbing, rebuilding water valves and rebuilding pumper water tanks; Rebuilds aerial ladders and diagnoses aerial hydraulics; Performs maintenance and repairs breathing air compressors and generators; Performs mandated NFPA Pump Testing; Repairs and replaces aerial cables, pre-piped waterways, and stabilization jacks; Performs custom fabrication for Fire and Rescue Apparatus; Designs, layout, and builds brackets, boxes, and other equipment out of aluminum or steel, utilizing MIG, TIG, or stick welding to assemble the items; Diagnose and repairs Fire and Rescue Department rescue boats and outboard motors, power winches, and other miscellaneous small equipment; Prepares new vehicles for service to include installing lights, sirens, and custom built compartments, installs radios, MCT's and intercom systems; Responds to major emergency incidents when Fire and Rescue vehicles will be in prolonged operations.

Benefits include Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage, Group Term Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, LiveWell Program, Flexible Spending Programs, Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more), Paid Holidays, Contributory Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation, Employee Assistance Program, Employees' Child Care Center, and Continuous Learning Opportunities.

Requirements: Completion of tenth grade plus five years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of automotive equipment (two years at Automotive Mechanic II level or equivalent); Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) or ability to obtain within six months; Must obtain and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications within 18 months; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Comfort working at elevated positions above 8 feet; Criminal background check, credit check and sanctions screening required

Salary: $64,149.07 - $112,244.91 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-27