Special Mechanic Fire #2404-6487-01
New Haven Fire Department Vehicle Mechanic
- Date Opened
- Monday, April 22, 2024 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Fire Service Apparatus & Building Maintenance
- Salary
- Within Local 424 Unit 128 Range 7: $68,296 - $75,069 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
Introduction
The New Haven Fire Department operates a state-of-the-art apparatus maintenance and repair facility, located at 230 Boulevard. Our civilian mechanics repair, maintain, and refurbish the entire department's inventory of fire & rescue apparatus and support vehicles. This division also operates the department's mask service unit.
Current fleet includes the following makes:
- 06 Pierce Lance
- 07 Pierce Arrow XT
- 11 Pierce Arrow XT Modified
- 12 Pierce Arrow XT
- 14 Pierce Arrow XT
- 16 Pierce Arrow XT
- 98 Pierce Quantum
- 11 Ford F350
- 13 Ford E350
- 04 Freightliner
- 15 Freightliner
- 07 Sterling
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is highly skilled technical work in the maintenance and repair of fire automotive property and related equipment. Work involves responsibility for the performance of maintenance work on Fire Department vehicles.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Repairs and refills dry powder extinguishers and Scott bottles; repairs hydrants, tools and equipment.
- Changes flat tires, assists the supervisor of motor apparatus in the repair of damaged vehicles and apparatus, changes oil, oil filters and air filters; checks and makes general fluid changes, and general lubrications.
- Rebuilds and/or repairs generators, alternators, fuel pumps, carburetors, and windshield wipers.
- Installs and repairs overhead warning signals, sirens, and other special emergency/warning equipment.
- Welds apparatus, equipment and hydrants as needed. Also welds parts onto vehicles.
- Straightens, aligns, and repairs or replaces damaged body parts such as fenders, seat tracks, window regulators, bumpers, tail-light and head light assemblies, radiators, door handles, doors, hoods, and trunk lids.
- Repair and maintain fire service equipment i.e. Pumps, Aerials, and other apparatus.
- Performs routine inspections of fleet vehicles, identifies potential issues, and proactively addresses them to prevent breakdowns.
- Provides support at active fire or other incident scenes as needed, assisting with extinguishers, Scott bottles, and tools.
- Performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school and 3 to 5 years of experience at the trade or journey level as a heavy duty Diesel Truck and Automotive Mechanic. Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of the automotive mechanic trade, especially of the type of engines used by the fire departments.
- Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Considerable knowledge of automotive and equipment electrical systems.
- Knowledge of fire apparatus electrical systems, fire apparatus pumps, and diesel and gasoline engines.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and the protocols for handling and disposing of them in a safe and compliant manner.
- Ability to diagnose trouble in Diesel and Gas engines, power train, braking, steering, exhaust, and cooling systems.
- Ability to follow automotive and equipment diagrams.
- Ability to use tools, machines, and diagnostic equipment of the automotive trade.
- Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Understanding of general emergency response protocols and procedures specific to fire incidents.
- Ability to fabricate and machine parts or components that may not be readily available for repair or modification as needed.
- Ability to learn and use specialized diagnostic software and tools to identify and address mechanical issues in modern fire apparatus and equipment.
- Ability to learn maintenance and repair trades.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work rotating on-call shifts to support the 24/7 nature of the Fire Department.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brakes is required and must be obtained within 12 months of appointment; and maintained throughout course of employment.
- Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) F3 Fire Pump & Accessories repair training Certification is required and must be obtained within 18 months of appointment; Once held, certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
- EVT F5 Aerial Fire Apparatus repair training Certification is required and must be obtained within 18 months of appointment; Once held certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T4 Brakes Certification is required and must be obtained within 12 months of appointment; Once held, certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
- ASE T6 Electrical / Electronic Systems Certification is required and must be obtained within 6 months of appointment. Once held, certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
- Must work rotating on-call shifts to support the 24/7 nature of the Fire Department.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
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SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "General Fund," tested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 128, UPSEU.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but rather the City pension, contributing 9% of salary.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed and screened for minimum qualifications by the Department of Human Resources after the closing date. Persons meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
Conclusion
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