Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician
About The Position
The Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Technician (ARFF) works on equipment and systems unique to emergency vehicles. The technician inspects, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, and tests emergency response vehicles in accordance with Emergency Vehicle Technician Qualification standards for ARFF. The role involves physically demanding tasks, which may include accessing confined spaces, and requires work outside in inclement weather when necessary. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on fire apparatus and related systems, including chassis, engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, pumps, tanks, foam systems, and aerial equipment. Work must meet applicable NFPA 1910, Government, and Army standards and be documented using required government paperwork and applicable technical manuals.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience as a medium- and/or heavy-equipment mechanic.
- Valid state-issued driver's license and applicable Government/Army license.
- Familiarity with a computer environment and ability to work on a desktop or laptop computer.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain ARFF Level I certification before the start date.
- Ability to obtain and maintain ARFF Level II certification within one year of hire.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate lifting devices, hand tools, and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs, overhauls, and preventive maintenance on fire apparatus and equipment, including fire pumps, valves and plumbing, drivetrains, cabs, chassis components, auxiliary generators, aerial ladders, hydraulic systems, emergency sirens and lighting, and gasoline and diesel engines.
- Inspect and maintain emergency vehicle chassis and related systems, including axles, engines, transmissions, drivelines, brakes, steering and suspension systems, wheels, and tires.
- Inspect and maintain vehicle cabs and bodies, including compartments, warning systems, mounting racks, brackets, latches, steps, and ladders.
- Conduct operational checks of charging and starting systems, lighting, electronic pump controls, and other low-voltage electronic and electrical systems and devices.
- Inspect, maintain, and operationally check fire, wildland, ultra-high-pressure, and industrial pump systems and onboard water and foam tanks.
- Inspect, maintain, and operationally check aerial ladders, elevating platforms, and water tower systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Allison On-Highway transmissions.
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning vehicle computer components.
- Repair equipment to Army standards using applicable technical manuals, commercial off-the-shelf manuals, and other required references.
- Perform out-of-service criteria assessments, inspections, diagnostic checks, maintenance, road tests, and performance testing in accordance with NFPA 1910.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose common problems; interpret schematics and diagrams and diagnostic codes; describe diagnostic equipment use; and understand operational test requirements.
- Assess pump readings and operating functions, including flushing systems, instruments, and controls.
- Check valves, foam tanks, metering valves, proportioning systems, foam agents, educators, foam pumps, foam concentration range, wind speed, and discharge order.
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment using technical manuals or electronic technical manuals.
- Assist team members with maintenance problems through analysis and troubleshooting.
- Maintain required government paperwork and files, including job packets, for equipment maintenance and repair.
- Clean parts and assist with equipment assembly and disassembly.
- Maintain tools and equipment and clean work areas to support a safe work environment.
- Perform tasks safely and in accordance with applicable NFPA 1910, Government, and Army standards.
- Accurately document deficiencies and parts on required forms in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned and support the mission and contractual requirements.
Benefits
- Company-paid training and certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
