What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Apparatus Technician I position at County of Riverside?
The County of Riverside’s Fire Department has an opportunity for a Fire Apparatus Technician I who will be assigned to the Fleet Division in Perris.
The Fire Apparatus Technician I is assigned to maintain, diagnose and make necessary repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment in the field, often under adverse conditions, or in a repair shop under the supervision of a shop supervisor. While on field assignment, the Fire Apparatus Technician I, must determine whether the equipment can be repaired in the field or must be sent to the garage for repairs.
Competitive candidates will possess demonstrated experience in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of 1500 GPM fire-service water pumps on fire apparatus. Additionally, experience and comprehensive knowledge in the maintenance, repair, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of gasoline- and diesel-powered trucks, air brake systems, and heavy-duty vehicles is highly desired.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California’s largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
License: The department will permit the selected candidate to obtain the required licensure within six months of hire. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire, a valid California Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License, depending on the area of assignment.
This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
Knowledge of: Principles of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.
Ability to: Perform repair and maintenance work on heavy equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel construction equipment in both the field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely; work with minimal supervision.
Please Contact Alexander Jones at 951-955-4656 or Aljones@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
Salary : $61,046 - $90,861