Lead Fire Equipment Mechanic
Company: Chino Valley Fire District
Location: Chino Hills
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB
Amended Job Specification and Educational RequirementChino Valley
Fire District is accepting applications for the position of Lead
Fire Equipment Mechanic. Our Mission is to provide exceptional
service while safeguarding the community. As an organization, we do
this by hiring employees that seek excellence in everything they
do, remain accountable, value the public's trust above all, and
continuously seek improvement. We aim for our culture to match our
Values of Faithfulness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. We
welcome you to begin the first steps of joining our fire family
with this application process. Chino Valley Fire District is an
equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse
and inclusive environment. Position SummaryUnder the supervision of
the Deputy Chief of Support Services and their designee, the Lead
Fire Equipment Mechanic schedules, assigns, and leads the work of
equipment maintenance personnel, and performs highly skilled
electromechanical work involving the diagnosis, maintenance, and
repair work of a wide range of fire vehicles and apparatus;
operates and demonstrates the proper use of vehicle testing and
diagnostic equipment, and performs other related duties as
assigned.Essential Job FunctionsThe following are the duties
performed by employees in this classification. However, this job
specification is intended to identify essential functions and
requirements of the job and should not be considered
all-inclusive.Conducts orientation and training of new employees
and ensure that safety practices and equipment maintenance
standards are achieved.Performs the duties of a Fire Equipment
Mechanic.Prioritizes and assign tasks to fire maintenance
personnel; explains work methods, demonstrate the operation of
diagnostic equipment, and check work for conformance with quality
and production standards.Leads and participates in complex or
large-scale repairs and guides how the tasks are
completed.Maintains shop inventory by coordinating standard part
and tool purchases with vendors; tracks and updates parts and
service records.Performs occasional metal work such as cutting,
welding, soldering, minor fabrication and outfitting of new
vehicles.Reviews service orders or work requests and independently
diagnoses causes of more complex problems; determines the extent of
needed repairs or adjustments and whether exterior repairs or
manufacturer recall work might be required.Performs major repair
work on water pumps and pump transmissions, foam systems, water
valves and instrumentation, drive-train, steering, hydraulic,
electrical, suspension, air compression, air/hydraulic brake
systems, ignition, hydraulic pumps, electrical and controls and air
conditioning systems.Arranges for the delivery and return of fire
vehicles and equipment as part of exterior repairs.Overhauls and
repairs gas and diesel engines and transmissions, including valves,
pistons, piston rings, main bearings, and crankshafts.Repairs and
maintains district generators and compressors, including service
records.Performs primary engine diagnosis involving testing,
analysis, adjustments, and modifications of compression and
hydraulic systems and emissions systems.Repairs front suspension
systems, including bushings, kingpins, tie rods, and ball
joints.Evaluates how specialized electrical, electronic, mechanical
adaptations of equipment can be completed in a cost-effective and
timely manner, either with shop personnel or other service
providers.Drives service vehicles and Fire apparatus into and out
of the Fire Shop bays and other locations for maintenance work and
to perform road test drives.May participate in District apparatus
specifications and procurement with a designated team.Other duties
as assigned.Please click here to review full job description for
Lead Fire Equipment MechanicBENEFITS PACKAGE:Chino Valley Fire
District offers an excellent benefits package. Please click on the
link to below to see the benefits summary: Teamsters, Local 1932
Benefits Summary
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education:Equivalent to high school graduation or G.E.D.,
supplemented by vocational coursework, training, or certification
in fire equipment technology.Class B or A CDL Driver License and
acceptable driving record.ASE Mechanic certification is
preferred.California Fire Mechanics Academy (CFMA) / Emergency
Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level I, II, and III certifications are
highly desirable.Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician I (EVT 1)
certification within two years of hire date.Must obtain EVT II
certification within three years of hire date.Must obtain EVT III
certification within four years of hire date.Must pass a
pre-employment drug screen, physical, criminal background check,
polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation.Experience:Four
(4) or more years of diagnosis, repair, and maintenance experience
involving fire apparatus, light-duty vehicles, and fire equipment,
including diesel equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please scan and upload all certifications (i.e. driver's license,
mechanic certifications, etc.) with your application form prior to
submission. Applicants are also expected to review and be in
compliance with the District's Grooming Standard. (click to
review)Application Review:The first application review will be in
two weeks - August 11, 2022.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
May include the following:Application Appraisal, Written
Examination, Practical Examination, Panel Interview, Background
Investigation, Reference Check, and Physical Examination including
Drug Screen.
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