Crash/Fire Equipment Mechanic - Lihue Airport - Kauai

State of Hawai'i•Island of Kauai, HI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Transportation, Airports Division. The Crash/Fire Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs aircraft crash/fire rescue vehicles, boats, and auxiliary equipment. This includes repairing diesel and gasoline engines, fabricating parts, performing welding for modifications, and potentially repairing automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction equipment. The role also involves other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A, Endorsement N - Tank vehicles (permanently mounted tank rated greater than 119 gallons, or portable tank rated greater than 1000 gallons), and with no restrictions relating to codes E (vehicles equipped with manual transmission), I (class C vehicle over 18,000 pounds GVWR), and L (vehicles equipped with air brakes).
One (1) year of journey worker level automotive repair work experience which demonstrated knowledge of the theories and principles of both diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines; troubleshooting, repair and maintenance procedures for gas and diesel engines, brake systems, transmissions, and drive shafts; the use of hydraulic oil presses, gauges, gear or bearing pullers, testing equipment and tools used in the automotive repair trade; principles of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of automotive vehicles; occupational hazards and precautionary measures applicable to the automotive repair trade; and the ability to perform the complete overhaul of gasoline engines and smaller diesel engines; locate and correct mechanical defects in gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment; perform arc welding and simple body and fender repairs and interpret and work from drawings as well as from oral and written instructions.
One (1) year of independent specialized work experience in the maintenance and repair of crash/fire vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
Demonstrate possession of knowledge of troubleshooting, repair and maintenance procedures for high pressure positive displacement and centrifugal pumps
Ability to read and comprehend crash/fire vehicle and equipment manufacturers' manuals for troubleshooting, repair, and operating procedures
Ability to repair synchronized dual engines
Ability to use volt-ohm meters, oscilloscopes and tools for electrical repair
Ability to maintain and repair equipment such as high pressure rotary and centrifugal pumps, turret controls, nozzles, and air compressors
Ability to express ideas verbally and clearly
Ability to keep simple records
Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions within the preceding ten years to obtain SIDA clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs aircraft crash/fire rescue vehicles, boats and auxiliary equipment
Repairs diesel and gasoline engines, including synchronized dual engines
Fabricates parts and performs welding to modify vehicles
Constructs or repairs various items
May repair automobiles, trucks, and heavy construction equipment
Performs other related duties as assigned