Fire Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Summary

This position will be responsible for providing preventative maintenance and mechanical repair work related to specialized fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, other related fire/emergency equipment, various light to heavy trucks up to class 8, and small construction equipment. This position will report to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Complies with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains small construction equipment, specialized fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, other related fire/emergency equipment, various light to heavy trucks up to Class 8, and small construction equipment.
• Corrects deficiencies in components and ancillary equipment.
• Performs service, maintenance, repairs and overhauls in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Performs equipment repairs in response to maintenance requests, in shop or in field locations.
• Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.
• Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic faults.
• Operates shop equipment including overhead cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, hand tools, and tire servicing equipment.
• Operates recovery vehicle and performs recovery functions, sometimes outdoors in extreme environmental conditions.
• Performs major maintenance on compressed air foam (CAF) systems units used for aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF). These systems contain from 300 to 600 gallons of aircraft firefighting foam expelled by high‑pressure compressed air and include 500 lbs. of dry chemical. These systems use “Tri‑Max” technology.
• Checks operating efficiency of fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, and fire mechanical equipment.
• 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, and 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.
• Ensures fire apparatus conforms to National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) standards.
• Responds to emergency callouts and mutual aid requests for mechanic services and perform emergency field repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment.
• May work day, night or swing shifts depending on operational needs.
• Assists other mechanics and members of the VMF team as required.
• Maintains thorough and accurate service logs and records of maintenance performed including diagnosis, root cause, labor, and parts in Maximo or other approved methods.
• Conducts parts and repair requirements research.
• Provides input to supervisor regarding equipment utilization, equipment replacement, and equipment needs.
• Provides classroom and hands‑on instruction to Antarctic Fire Department personnel pertaining to maintenance and operation of fire apparatus and related equipment.
• Assists the VMF supervisor in identifying appropriate training opportunities with a goal of providing succession training for the positon.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED
• At least five (5) years’ experience as an Emergency Vehicle Technician…