Fire Truck Mechanic

Job Title: Fire Truck Mechanic - Mount Vernon

Job type: Full-time Direct Hire

Location: Mount Vernon, WA

Job Description

As a Service Technician you will be required to perform repair work on-site or by traveling to assigned site locations. Employees must be able to conduct themselves professionally in stressful situations. The employee will troubleshoot problems specializing in emergency equipment. Our team of specialized mechanics takes pride in what they do.

Essential Functions

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on fire and ems apparatus and equipment Works with chassis, electrical, multiplex, hydraulic, water pumps, foam, and aerial systems, with an emphasis on electrical. Works in the shop and travels to customer locations Minor fabrication abilities Documents all repairs in a business management system Communicates with manufacturers via email and phone to troubleshoot systems Communicates with customers and end-users to resolve problems Works as part of a team to solve complex technical problems. Requires CDL (or ability to obtain) in order to test drive or transport customer vehicles

Secondary Functions

Communicate verbally with co-workers and staff to keep a safe working environment Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks Lift light and/or heavy parts on and off a cart, floor, shelf, etc. Operate a forklift/hoist for heavy lifting Perform drilling, sanding, grinding, and buffing of parts Perform gluing, taping, filing, screwing, tightening, and clamping of parts Operate hand and power tools Build and assemble subparts for the next assembly process Check fluids, fuel systems, batteries, and other specific parts/equipment Apply measurement for proper alignment and attachment of parts together Read and interpret blueprints Check and review checklists, work orders, and schedules Assist co-workers with lifting parts Recognize the differences in parts and tools

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent education Previous experience with basic hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment Two or more years of mechanical and assembly experience Technical or Associate's degree in a relevant Technician or Technology program or equivalent education and/or mechanical training.

Experience

Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Preferred)

Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)

Large Vehicle Mechanics: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

Driver's License (Preferred)

CDL (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

Describe what makes you qualified for this position and what interested you about a career as a fire truck mechanic?

What certification do you currently hold?

Are you able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and quarterly drug screenings thereafter?

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk over 50% of the work time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person