Automotive/Diesel Technician (Fire Apparatus Technician)

About the position:

Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (BMFA) is hiring Automotive/Diesel Technician (Fire Apparatus Technician) who provides preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles as assigned by the Lead Fleet Mechanic and BMFA Operations Control.

Location: Grants Pass, OR

Pay Range: $24 - $29 per hour

Start Date: Immediate Availability

Responsibilities:

• Perform front line mechanical inspections, preventive maintenance and electrical repairs on both diesel and gasoline vehicles per Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (BMFA) Policy and Procedures
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns in the field when requested
• Complete all required vehicle repair and maintenance paperwork and documentation using BMFA repair work orders and BMFA Fleet Maintenance Software
• Respond promptly to road calls, accurately diagnose, and perform quality repairs
• Thoroughly document vehicle repairs and maintenance including a complete accounting of all labor hours, parts, and materials used
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a respectful working relationship with all fleet and operations personnel; display professional conduct with outside suppliers and contacts
• Identify and report existing and potential safety concerns to Fleet Supervision
• Rotating On-Call shifts
• Shared responsibility of parts ordering and research
• Shared responsibility of light administrative duties

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Must have four years of verifiable experience as a Class C - Associate Mechanic, and automotive knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on company vehicles
• Preferred to have ASE and/or EVT Certifications
  • Must be willing to obtain ASE and EVT Certifications
• Must have a current and valid Driver's License
  • CDL preferred but not required
• Must have a full set of personal tools needed to complete basic automotive repairs:
  • Ratchets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" Drive
  • Sockets: SAE and Metric, Standard and Deep
  • Extensions: Short, Medium, Long - 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" Drive
  • 1/2" Drive Impact Wrench that can R &R wheels
  • Combination Wrenches: 1/4" thru 1-1/8" and 6MM thru 24MM
  • Screwdrivers: Flat blade, small/med/large & Phillips, 0, #1, #2
  • Pliers: Channel lock, long nose, linesman, wire strippers, crimpers
  • Punches: Straight, Center Punch, chisels
  • Hammers: Ball pein, dead blow, soft, sledge
  • Pickle Forks
  • Oil Filter Wrench
  • Test light, LED (Power probe or similar is fine)
  • Multimeter: Voltage-OHMS-AMPS
  • Mechanics Toolbox on Wheels

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, AD&D
• 401(k) w/ Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Certification Bonus Program
• Tool Allowance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and Personal Development Assistance

Employment is contingent on being able to pass both a background check and a drug screening.