FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

About the role

The Honolulu Fire Department seeks a Fire Equipment Mechanic to oversee the repair, modification, and maintenance of all firefighting apparatuses, trailers, and rescue equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire apparatus and heavy vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brake systems, axles, and steering components.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems such as starters, alternators, sirens, emergency lighting, generators, and multiplex engine and transmission controls.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify vehicle components by repairing body frames, pumps, tanks, and structural parts using machine tools and welding equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire equipment and apparatus, including pumps, piping systems, hoses, and safety systems, and conduct required safety inspections and operational road tests.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or training in maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles, or commercial vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds (GCWR).
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine systems, including internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and the ability to diagnose and repair electrical components and circuits in vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in using mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment, such as hydraulic presses, lathes, gauges, pullers, and other shop machinery used in vehicle repair.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical defects, perform repairs, and follow technical instructions while working safely and handling heavy equipment and materials.

Benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.