Senior Fire Equipment Mechanic

General Description

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair work of fire apparatus, appliances and equipment.  While general instructions are received regarding work to be done, considerable leeway is given for planning the technical details of how the work will be done.  Emergency repair work in the field requires the technical ability to effectively perform the work without direct supervision.  Employees are required to work irregular hours and be on-call.  Related work is performed as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Performs necessary maintenance and repair work in the field and in the shop on all firefighting equipment and apparatus as directed;
• Replaces or repairs fire pumps, aerial ladder trucks, service trucks, cars, firefighting appliances, and tools;
• Rebuilds and modernizes obsolete fire apparatus;
• Operates all shop equipment such as lathes, metal shears, metal saws, grinders, pipe threaders and other metal-working machines to make, rebuild or repair parts for fire apparatus;
• Completes daily paperwork for repaired equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.     PLUS* :
• Three (3) years of experience which shall have involved the repair and maintenance of light through heavy duty trucks, gasoline and diesel engines, electric motors, hydraulic and electrical systems, and the use of diagnostic software.
• Where education is lacking general automotive repair experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.   NOTE:    Experience in the repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus is preferred, but not essential.   SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
• Possession of a valid New York State Class A or B Commercial Driver's License without air brake restriction at time of appointment.  This license must be maintained throughout employment with the City.
• Possession of a valid New York State Inspector’s License within six (6) months of appointment.
• Must own appropriate tools to perform the job.
• Must be available and willing to work all hours as assigned.

For full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees: The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.