Fire Apparatus Mechanic
Salary
$59,113.00 Annually
Location
Fire Dept, Public Safety Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number
08588
Department
Fire
Division
Fire - Maintenance
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under the direction of the fire maintenance supervisor, the fire apparatus mechanic is responsible for performing service, maintenance, and repair work on the department apparatus and other vehicles. Assists other mechanics with maintenance and repair work on department equipment as needed. Work requires high degree of technical knowledge, as well as the ability to exercise independent judgment when determining repair methods.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Repairs and rebuilds gasoline and diesel engines, drive trains, and chassis components.
Services and repairs HVAC systems and other electrical components.
Performs preventative maintenance tasks and diagnoses problems on all types of fire department vehicles and equipment.
Troubleshoots hydraulic and electrical problems.
Operates department vehicles as needed for inspection and testing.
Uses common air and hand tools for the maintenance and repair of fire department vehicles.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of maintenance work.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
Operates other equipment such as a hoist jack, overhead crane, forklift and machine tools to fabricate, service, and repair vehicles.
Performs physical inventories of service truck parts, tools and supplies.
Communicates with, supervisors and co-workers to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Prepares written repair order comment sheets and reports regarding repairs made and equipment status.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Combination of training, education and experience equivalent to four years of journey-level mechanic experience; OR four years as an equipment service worker with demonstrated equipment mechanic abilities and/or apprenticeship as a mechanic.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles of internal combustion and diesel engine operation.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and standard practices for automotive and truck repair.
Thorough understanding of the hazards and safety precautions required during
vehicle repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of methods of basic fabrication.
Knowledge of electronic control systems (i.e., engine, transmission, anti-lock brake system, etc.).
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment associated with the servicing of vehicles and motorized equipment.
Skill in service and repair of air brakes and air systems.
Ability to diagnose and repair operational problems on automotive equipment.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, charts, etc.
Ability to diagnose and repair electronic control systems.
Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements.
Desirables:
Knowledge of all components of modern fire apparatus.
Knowledge of principals of fire pumps troubleshooting and repair.
Working Environment:
Employee works primarily in a standard shop environment but occasionally may be required to provide service at emergency scenes, on roadsides or other locations, in a variety of weather conditions and surface environments. Combination of training, education and experience equivalent to four years of journey-level mechanic experience; OR four years as an equipment service worker with demonstrated equipment mechanic abilities and/or apprenticeship as a mechanic.
Work may occasionally be performed under hazardous and adverse conditions, including, but not limited to, proximity to moving mechanical equipment or electrical currents, high noise environments requiring hearing protection, elevated heights and confined spaces
Physical Requirements:
Employee must be capable of frequent lifting (up to 70 lbs.), carrying, pushing and pulling of standard shop equipment and vehicle parts.
This position requires standing, running, walking, sitting, kneeling, stooping/bending, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing, pinching, gripping, digging, spraying, reaching over head, reaching away from body and repetitive motion.
This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision.
Supplemental Information
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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Do you possess a valid North Carolina Class B commercial drivers license (CDL)?
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Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain a North Carolina Class A commercial drivers license (CDL) within 12 months of hire?
Required Question
Employer City of Winston-Salem
Address P.O. Box 2511
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102
Phone 336 747 6800
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm