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.