Fire Apparatus Technician I​/II - Blythe

Position Summary

The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a Fire Apparatus Technician I/II to support Blythe Station. The incumbent will perform major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments on heavy‑duty gasoline and diesel‑powered fire apparatus and related equipment under field conditions. The technician will also mentor Fire Apparatus Technician I’s and other shop personnel in the County Fire Department Fleet garage.

• Fire Apparatus Technician I: $28.22 – $42.00 Hourly ($58,698 – $87,366 Annually)
• Fire Apparatus Technician II: $29.73 – $44.29 Hourly ($61,838 – $92,128 Annually)

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment.
• Adjust, repair, replace, or overhaul diesel and automotive engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, transfer cases, hydraulic brake systems, axles, pumps, injectors, carburetors, final drives, sprockets, rollers, and truck and steering systems.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical defects, including starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; repair and overhaul fire suppression components and related equipment.
• Perform complete fabricating and repair work on fire department equipment and trucks; perform routine maintenance, oil changes, and lubrication services; perform CHP 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
• Complete time and material records.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment in field conditions; diagnose, repair, and overhaul fire suppression and related equipment.
• Mentor and train Fire Apparatus Technician I’s in the repair and overhaul of a variety of diesel and heavy‑du‑gasoline engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brake systems, carburetors, fire suppression equipment, and related components.
• Perform maintenance, welding, alteration, and/or repair of automotive equipment as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance, oil changes, and lubrication services; perform CHP 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.

• Completion of an accredited heavy equipment mechanic apprenticeship‑training program or successful completion of the California Fire Mechanics Academy, Inc. Fire Mechanic I (Fire Pumps and Accessories) course of instruction.
• One year of successful experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Riverside County, or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction may substitute for mechanic apprenticeship or Fire Mechanic I certification.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform repair and maintenance work on heavy equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy‑du‑gasoline and diesel construction equipment in both the field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely; work with minimal supervision.

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Fire Apparatus Technician I with the Riverside County Fire Department or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines; fire apparatus maintenance and repair; methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of this equipment; operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to mentor others; issue, follow, and understand verbal and written communications; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy‑du‑gasoline and diesel Fire Department equipment in both field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing and servicing this equipment;…