What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic Emergency Vehicle Tech position at Accent Controls Inc?
The non-exempt job classification is covered under The McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) and the contract’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Service employees are compensated per the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that are set by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division's WDs 29 CFR Part 541 and 29 CFR 4.163(f), unless otherwise modified by a CBA between labor and management.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, analyzes malfunctions, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains emergency vehicle equipment to include fire apparatus (Aerial, Foam Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical Systems and Advanced Electrical Systems) and commercial equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required.
- Replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts; grinding and adjusting valves, rebuilding carburetors; overhauling transmissions; and repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
- Determines general condition of vehicles or equipment, nature of malfunctions and extent of needed repairs using equipment such as aligning machines, test equipment, gauges, oscilloscopes, stroboscopes, dynamometers, wheel balancing etc.
- Checks condition and replace all fluids, coolants and lubricants as needed. Uses hoists, hand tools, power tools and power equipment such as valve refining machines, brake drum lathes, aligning machines, etc.
- Maintains and cleans tools and equipment.
- Specifically, must service and maintain fire department pumpers, rescue vehicles, aerial devices, tankers, and wildland apparatus.
Marginal Functions:
- Performs general preventive maintenance as assigned.
- Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly.
- Provides assistance to lower-classification employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports Corporate Excellence in Customer Satisfaction Program.
- Responsible for conforming to all safe work practices and procedures.
Working Conditions
- Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.
- Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, vision and hearing protective devices. Steel toe boots required.
- Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, and published Company work rules.
- Must, be able to pass an OSHA required medical screening.