Emergency Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Department: General Service/Vehicle Maintenance

Work Location: MOC VM Shop

Hiring Range: $20.50 - $31.91 / hour

About the Role

Works under the general supervision of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent. Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties are the repair and maintenance of emergency fire protection and public safety vehicles and equipment.
• Works on all other City of Farmington owned equipment as assigned.
• Assures that areas of responsibility are performed within budget; assures effective and efficient use of personnel, material, facilities, and time.
• Maintains harmony among workers and may deal with other departments and the public.
• Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for specific projects.
• Carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all fire emergency units and related equipment.
• Oversees and inspects, adjusts, and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of the repair and maintenance work.
• Oversees and conducts repairs on brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assemblies and related systems on all types of equipment.
• Coordinates with outsourced maintenance done by vendors.
• Researches and schedules unit recalls and upgrades from manufacturers.
• Changes and repairs tires.
• Oversees and evaluates status of mechanical equipment and vehicles, and performs or schedules needed repairs.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement using a variety of diagnostic instruments and tools.
• Requisitions equipment, parts, and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on fire units and equipment at the stations as needed.
• Maintains fire pumps, foam systems, PTOs, generators, lighting, and specialty equipment on structural, ARFF, wildland, hazardous materials, technical rescue, command, and utility vehicles and trailers.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate, including safely operating and utilizing a mechanic service truck equipped with the tools necessary for field calls and maintenance at fire stations.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and be self-motivated to perform repairs and maintenance in a timely manner.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Non-essential duties may include serving on various employee committees as required and assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, plus some specialized training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
• Eight years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a telephone at residence and be willing to be on 24-hour call; must be able to be at the Municipal Operations Center within thirty minutes after receiving a call or page.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for past three years; commercial driver's license must be obtained prior to entry into employment or must have an E endorsement on your driver's license at the time of hire.
• Must be a certified mechanic by Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) in the following six fields: (T4) Truck Brakes, (T5) Truck Suspension and Steering, (T8) PMI, (T3) Truck Drive Train, (T6) Truck Electrical Systems, (T2) Truck Diesel Engines, or able to obtain these certifications within 9 months of employment.
• Must be EVT certified in F1 and F2, Level 1, or be able to attempt the required certifications within 9 months of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive mechanics; thorough knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, fire pumps and valves, generators, welding, and grades or quality of materials and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
• Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Skills

• Skill in operation of motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes.
• Skill in use of power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanic's tools, including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor and major repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles.
• Skill in use of electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment, personal computer, calculator, phone, mobile or portable radio, fax and copy machine, laptop computer, and various hand tools.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; occasionally required to smell.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds overhead and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

Pay

Hiring Range: $20.50 - $31.91 / hour

Schedule

• Type of Position: Regular/Full-Time
• Days Worked: Monday - Friday
• Hours Worked: 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.