Fire Apparatus Mechanic III (X)

City of Las Vegas, NV • Las Vegas, NV

376d • $33 - $53

About The Position

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Fire Apparatus Mechanic III. This position performs skilled major and minor mechanical overhaul and repair of a variety of gasoline and diesel automotive vehicles including automobiles, fire trucks, rescue ambulances, fire engines, and other specialized vehicles; to perform a variety of technical tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Six years experience in the major repair of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment, including diesel mechanical, electrical and electronic systems repair.
• Two years experience working in the City of Las Vegas as a Fire Apparatus Mechanic II.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possession of a Nevada Class B Commercial Drivers License, as well as an 'N' endorsement (Tank Vehicle) within 6 months of date of hire.
• Within six months of appointment, possession of the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (NIASE) certification in automatic transmissions.
• Within eighteen months of appointment, possession of NIASE certification in air conditioning.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of principles of lead supervision and training.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing procedures for firefighting equipment and apparatus.
• Knowledge of advanced theory, care, operation, diagnostic techniques and repair of gasoline and diesel engines and all automotive systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems in the various Fire Department automotive vehicles and related fire suppression equipment.
• Perform major and minor overhaul and repair of fire engines.
• Perform routine service, repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment ladder trucks, service trucks and emergency medical vehicles.
• Work on both gasoline and diesel engines.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty centrifugal pumps.
• Assist in the training of fire fighting personnel in the operation, care and maintenance of engines, trucks and automobiles.
• Assist in training lower level mechanic staff.
• Assist in maintaining service and maintenance records of vehicles.
• Assist in maintaining inventory records.
• Test-drive, deliver, and retrieve vehicles which involve the driving of vehicles on public roadways.

Benefits

• Hiring Range: Step 1 $33.76 - Step 5 $42.91 Hourly (based on experience)
• Salary Range: Step 1 $33.76 - Step 10 $53.37 Hourly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees