Fire Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Summary:

This position will
be responsible for
providing preventative maintenance and mechanical repair work related to specialized fire veh
icles, 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
th
e Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) s
upervisor
. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Position Responsibilities
:

R
esponsible 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 C
lass 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.

Perform
s
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.

Check
s
operating efficiency of fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, and fire mechanical equipment.

Repair
s
and adjust
s
engines, transmissions, brake systems, hydraulic systems, water pumps, and accessories.

Ensure
s
pump systems provide
appropriate volumes
of water at specified pressures during periodic and
required
annual pump testing.

Tune
s engines;
clean
s
, repair
s
, and replace
s
carburetors, fuel systems, pumps, strainers, fuel lines, fuel tanks, gauges, and wires; and recondition
s
electrical systems.

Perform
s
general maintenance of all fire equipment, including oiling and lubricating various components.

Perform
s
heavy vehicle systems and
component
failure analyses.

Ensure
s
fire apparatus conforms to National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) standards.

Respond
s
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 Ma
ximo or other approved methods.

Conducts parts and repair requirements r
esearch.

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.

Observe
s
and follow
s
all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

Perform
s

additional
duties and projects as assigned.

Required
Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or
GED

At least

f
ive (5
) years' experience as an Emergen
cy Vehicle Technician or six (6
) years' experience as a vehicle mechanic with the ability to certify as an Emergency Vehicle Technician
, or five (5) years' experience as a vehicle mechanic

with
one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a light vehicle
or heavy equipment
technician.

Demonstrated k
nowledge of methods and tools used in repair and maintenance of fire vehicle apparatus, including diesel engines, fire pumps, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Demonstrated k
nowledge of N.F.P.A. standards for commercial and fire vehicles.

Demonstrated k
nowledge of automotive repairs and maintenance
.

Expected
Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

Ability to
operate
and drive a variety of fire vehicles and equipment.

Ability to understand, diagnose, and repair modern fire apparatus electrical systems, including computerized engine, transmission, and brake systems.

Knowledge of basic record keeping and work order system procedures.

Working knowledge of diagnostic software as it relates to general automotive fleet, fire apparatus and heavy vehicle equipment.

Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite applications and computerized fleet work order systems.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.

Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.

Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to
facilitate
and disseminate information.

Proficiency
in lifting and bracing large and heavy parts/equipment with jacks, cranes, floor lift and cribbing is
required
.

Ability to use mechanic tools and diagnostic equipment with skill and safety.

Ability to follow directions.

Ability to
establish
and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Preferred
:

EVT Certifications
, ASE certifications, and dealership certifications are a plus.

Two years training at a technical school is highly desirable.

Relevant overseas automotive mechanical experience
is preferred
.

Hands-on experience working with equipment manufactured by Oshkosh, Pierce or E-One
, Ford, International, and Freightliner
is highly desirable.

Previous
USAP experience
or experience with remote polar operations is preferred
.

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting vehicle maintenance functions at an overseas facility.

Knowledge of sound mechanical practices as applied to commercial and special-purpose equipment, to include electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is preferred.

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must
participate
in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety
objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and
maintain
facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is
required
for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.