FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

CITY OF WHEELING • Wheeling, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Fire Equipment Manager, performs a variety of skilled, journey level mechanic duties in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of City fire vehicles and equipment. This classification is distinguished from the Sr. Equipment Mechanic by its diversity and complexity of service functions performed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and (5) five years of experience in mechanics, maintenance management, welding and cutting or closely related area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and other characteristics may be substituted for the above qualifications.
• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL).

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining and repairing fire prevention and suppression equipment and ambulances preferred.
• Must secure IAFC fire apparatus mechanics program certification within (2) two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnosis, troubleshooting and complete unit repair in suspension, driveline, brake, steering, powertrain (including gas and diesel engines), transmissions, exhaust, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Performs auto body and paintwork (including rust, collision and welding repair).
• Performs complete preventative maintenance checks.
• Repairs and maintains shop equipment.
• Road tests equipment to assess problems or completed work.
• Makes field calls for repairs and is assigned to the on-call schedule.
• May order and pick up parts and supplies from vendors.
• Fills out scheduled and unscheduled work orders after each task assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED