Fire Maintenance Mechanic

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Apparatus Maintenance supervisor to repair and maintain all types of fire apparatus equipment such as trucks, pumps, etc. Inspects mechanical defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions. Disassembles and overhauls engines, transmissions, rear differentials, hydraulic devices, pumps, compressors, and other equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, fire trucks, and air rescue apparatus, i.e. brakes, air conditioners, electrical systems, engine repair, pumps, aerial ladder devices, suspensions, fuel systems, apparatus computer systems, etc. Test drives vehicles to determine satisfactory repair. Maintains and updates information and data using various computer software programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in heavy truck mechanical maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
Must be able to furnish the general tools required to perform job duties.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “B” Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License or obtain within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug Testing Rules.
Must possess within twelve (12) months of hire date and maintain an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification as a diesel service technician as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fabrication of parts, and repairing and maintaining diesel engines and small gasoline engines preferred.
Experience using maintenance application software preferred.