Fire & Marine Diesel Mechanic

• Repair, overhaul, and perform preventive maintenance on fire department vehicles, fireboats, and specialized emergency equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, air brake, and fire pump systems, including diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and drivetrains.
• Conduct safety inspections, identify operational hazards, and complete repairs to ensure equipment meets safety and performance standards.
• Fabricate and rebuild parts using welding, machining, and body repair techniques; operate diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools, and CDL Class B vehicles.
• Maintain repair records, order parts and supplies, respond to emergency field service calls, and provide guidance to assigned staff.

• Four (4) years as a journey level mechanic  
• Five (5) years combined experience as an apprentice/journey level mechanic 
• Six (6) years as a City of Tacoma Vehicle and Equipment Shop Attendant (VESA)

• Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of fire department equipment and vehicles.
• Operate and care of internal combustion engines, chassis, parts and replacements.
• Air, brake, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Equipment modification and rebuild techniques.
• Metal fabrication, welding and body work.
• Ignition, cooling systems and fuel injection systems.
• Safety requirements of various types of vehicles and equipment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Personal computer operation.

• Repair, overhaul, maintain and operate a variety of fire department equipment and vehicles.
• Use shop tools and testing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform metal fabrication, welding and body work.
• Perform safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Provide work direction to others.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Maintain organized and clean work area.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $53.08
Annual Salary: $$110,406.40
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The Department

Formed in 1880, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) has a long history and proud tradition of service to the greater Tacoma community.  From volunteer bucket brigades and horse-drawn wagons to modern apparatus and service methods, TFD continues to evolve as a progressive and responsive public safety organization.

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI 

Application Process:

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Get Assistance:

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.