About the Department

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining emergency vehicles for the Fire Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  This position is supervised by Fleet Crew Chief.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

Position Duties

• Determines preventative maintenance needs, provides necessary maintenance and repairs for all fire vehicles, including heavy fire apparatus, and equipment.
• Checks operating efficiency of fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, and fire mechanical equipment.
• Determines stock needs and orders and maintains replacement parts and supplies.
• Repairs and adjusts engines, transmissions, brake systems, hydraulic systems, water pumps and accessories.
• Ensures pump systems provide appropriate volumes of water at specified pressures during periodic and required annual pump testing.
• Tunes engines, cleans, repairs and replaces carburetors, fuel systems, pumps, strainers, fuel lines, fuel tanks, gauges, wires and reconditions electrical systems.
• Performs general maintenance of all fire equipment including oiling and lubricating various components.
• Performs heavy vehicle systems and component failure analyses.
• Performs inspection and conformity to required Department of Transportation standards for commercial vehicles.
• Ensures fire apparatus conforms to commercial Department of Transportation and National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) standards.
• Responds to emergency callouts and performs emergency field repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment.
• Provides input to staff regarding budget, equipment utilization, equipment replacement and equipment needs.
• Assists the Operation Manager in the preparation and management of the emergency response and fleet repair budget.   
• Develops specifications for new fire apparatus and equipment.
• Provides for overall management of the Fire Department fleet of emergency response apparatus, and staff/support vehicles.
• Provides direction to the mechanic apprentice, temporary assistants, and/or interns in shop related duties. 
• Provides classroom and hands-on instruction to Fire Department personnel pertaining to maintenance and operation of fire apparatus and related equipment.
• Assists the Deputy Fire Chief with the development of specifications for new fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends regular training to maintain basic and advanced skills and certifications.
• Assists the Deputy Chief and Fleet Operations Manager in identifying appropriate training opportunities for heavy vehicle mechanics and the apprentice mechanic with a goal of providing succession training.
• Performs related duties like the above in scope and function as required
• Performs emergency operations as required
• Perform any other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Considerable experience in diesel mechanics, maintenance management or closely related field
• Five (5) years of experience in fire apparatus repair and maintenance work, and
• Level 1 Fire Apparatus EVT Certification and Level 1 Ambulance EVT certification
• T4 Heavy-Duty Truck, Brakes, T5 Heavy-Duty Truck, Suspension & Steering, A-4 Suspension & Steering, A-5 Brakes Automotive/Medium Heavy-Duty Service Excellence (ASE) certifications; and, 
• F1 Maintenance, Inspection & Testing of Fire Apparatus, F2 Design & Performance Standards, E0 Inspection, Maintenance & Testing, E-1 Design and performance of Fire Apparatus/Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications, or
• Ability to obtain all certifications within one year of hire

Other Qualifications

• Valid Florida State driver's license with CDL certification type B, or the ability to obtain one within probationary period.