<p>This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.</p> <p>Annual Salary:</p> <p>$58,305.00 - $62,400.00</p> <p>Hourly:</p> <p>$29.90 - $32.00</p> <p>Department:</p> <p>Fire, Public Safety</p> <p>Division:</p> <p>Fire Professional Services</p> <p>FLSA:</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property or equipment of the Fire Department using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.</p> <p>Examples of Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Maintains all Fire Department assets including heavy-duty apparatus, light & medium duty vehicles, marine vessels, trailers and various small engine equipment. </li><li>Diagnose mechanical problems to determine required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repairs, adjustments, and services for a wide variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles & apparatus, aerial hydraulic systems, specialized fire department. apparatus & equipment, small engine equipment and marine firefighting vessels. </li><li>Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of components; cab interior & exterior, powertrain, gasoline & diesel engines, automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, steering & suspension, air & hydraulic brakes systems, tires & wheels, advanced electrical/electronic control systems, cranking & charging systems, fuel systems, generators, fire pumps & related, aerial ladders/towers & related, rescue equipment, marine systems, communication equipment, etc. </li><li>Repairs and provides routine maintenance on small tools, firefighting appliances, and lawn equipment, as needed </li><li>Performs troubleshooting and diagnosing of complex vehicle electrical systems. </li><li>Performs routine preventative maintenance as required. </li><li>Performs vehicle upfitting and installation, as needed. </li><li>Performs minor fabrication and welding as necessary. </li><li>Performs body repair and painting when necessary. </li><li>Completes related documentation to assist w/ record management systems for parts inventory, equipment repairs, compliance/testing regulations, and costs for parts and labor. </li><li>Assists other mechanics when necessary. </li><li>Delivery of vehicles and equipment when necessary. </li><li>Pick up of parts as needed. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's Degree (AA/AS) or Trade School Diploma/Certification and 4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li>Valid Driver's License. </li><li>Valid Commercial Driver's Permit - Class B or E within 3 months of employment. </li><li>Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B or E within 1 year of employment. </li><li>Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Tests (F1-F8) per year until recognized as an EVT Master Certified Fire Apparatus Technician in the fourth year of employment. </li><li>Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T2-T8) per year until recognized as an ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician in the fourth year of employment. </li><li>Full set of standard and specialty mechanic tools & storage, including a full set of standard and metric sockets, both hand and impact; 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in drives, torque wrenches, diagnostic volt/amp meter, metric & standard wrenches, hammers, diagnostic gauges, etc. </li><li>Experience with diagnostic equipment, software scanners, digital volt ohm meter, and starting and charging system testers. </li><li>Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office. </li></ul> <p>Other Necessary Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City's needs. </li><li>Requires after-hours on-call rotation, as needed. </li><li>May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. </li></ul> <p>The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]</p>