Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Mechanic

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Summary

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in maintaining emergency vehicles for the Fire Department. Supervision received: This position is supervised by Fleet Crew Chief. Supervision exercised: None

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines preventative maintenance needs, provides necessary maintenance and repairs for all fire vehicles, including heavy fire apparatus, and equipment.
• Checks operating efficiency of fire vehicles, heavy fire apparatus, and fire mechanical equipment.
• Determines stock needs and orders and maintains replacement parts and supplies.
• Repairs and adjusts engines, transmissions, brake systems, hydraulic systems, water pumps and accessories.
• Ensures pump systems provide appropriate volumes of water at specified pressures during periodic and required annual pump testing.
• Tunes engines, cleans, repairs and replaces carburetors, fuel systems, pumps, strainers, fuel lines, fuel tanks, gauges, wires and reconditions electrical systems.
• Performs general maintenance of all fire equipment including oiling and lubricating various components.
• Performs heavy vehicle systems and component failure analyses.
• Performs inspection and conformity to required Department of Transportation standards for commercial vehicles.
• Ensures fire apparatus conforms to commercial Department of Transportation and National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) standards.
• Responds to emergency callouts and performs emergency field repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment.
• Provides input to staff regarding budget, equipment utilization, equipment replacement and equipment needs.
• Assists the Operation Manager in the preparation and management of the emergency response and fleet repair budget.
• Develops specifications for new fire apparatus and equipment.
• Provides for overall management of the Fire Department fleet of emergency response apparatus, and staff/support vehicles.
• Provides direction to the mechanic apprentice, temporary assistants, and/or interns in shop related duties.
• Provides classroom and hands-on instruction to Fire Department personnel pertaining to maintenance and operation of fire apparatus and related equipment.
• Assists the Deputy Fire Chief with the development of specifications for new fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends regular training to maintain basic and advanced skills and certifications.
• Assists the Deputy Chief and Fleet Operations Manager in identifying appropriate training opportunities for heavy vehicle mechanics and the apprentice mechanic with a goal of providing succession training.
• Performs related duties like the above in scope and function as required
• Performs emergency operations as required
• Perform any other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Considerable experience in diesel mechanics, maintenance management or closely related field
• Five (5) years of experience in fire apparatus repair and maintenance work, and
• Level 1 Fire Apparatus EVT Certification and Level 1 Ambulance EVT certification
• T4 Heavy-Duty Truck, Brakes, T5 Heavy-Duty Truck, Suspension & Steering, A-4 Suspension & Steering, A-5 Brakes Automotive/Medium Heavy-Duty Service Excellence (ASE) certifications; and,
• F1 Maintenance, Inspection & Testing of Fire Apparatus, F2 Design & Performance Standards, E0 Inspection, Maintenance & Testing, E-1 Design and performance of Fire Apparatus/Ambulance Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications, or
• Ability to obtain all certifications within one year of hire

Special Qualifications/Preferences

• Valid Florida State driver's license with CDL certification type B, or the ability to obtain one within probationary period.

Benefits

Eligibility: Coverage in the City's group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment. Health Insurance: Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows

Tier HMO PPO HDHP Employee Only $0 $0 $0 Family $58.00 $110.00 $30.00

On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center: Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City's Health Plan. No-copays for doctor's visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center Dental Insurance: PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost Life Insurance: Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost Short Term Disability: Non-probationary employees eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost. Long Term Disability: 60% of salary up to $5,000 monthly, provided at no cost Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost. Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness. Pension Plan: Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution. Holidays: Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year. Personal Leave: Sixteen (16) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work. Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime. Optional Voluntary Benefits: Employee Rental Assistance Program, Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education's PSLF Program.