Career Details

FIRE RESCUE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
posted : 07/12/2024
Status :
Open
Close Date :
Until Filled
Salary :
DOQ
Type :
FULL TIME
General Job Description

Under limited supervision, repairs, services, and maintains Horry County Fire/Rescue owned heavy trucks and equipment including ambulances.

Duties for this Position
  • • Reports to the Fire Rescue Fleet Manager • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Working knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment involved in automotive repair with fire and medic units. • Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment. • Working knowledge of the internal combustion engines, both gas and diesel, and principles of operations of automotive equipment to include emergency vehicles. • Repairs, including, but not limited to, brakes, engines and electrical work. • Able to perform complex diagnostic tests, repairs and maintenance on light duty vehicles. • Conducts/assists with ladder testing, SCBA maintenance and testing, pumps testing, and other fire equipment testing/maintenance as required by department SOPs, OSHA, NFPA and ISO. • Performs other related duties as required.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • • Requires high school diploma or GED and two years’ experience in heavy equipment repair. • Must be able to weld and cut, as well as, some fabrication working knowledge. • Must have CDL license or a permit and able to obtain CDL endorsement within one year of hire date. • Must have fabrication working knowledge. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Working knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment involved in automotive repair with fire and medic units. • Working knowledge of the internal combustion engines, both gas and diesel, and principles of operations of automotive equipment to include emergency vehicles. • Repairs, including, but not limited to, brakes, engines and electrical work. • Able to perform complex diagnostic tests, repairs and maintenance on light duty vehicles. • Conducts/assists with ladder testing, SCBA maintenance and testing, pumps testing, and other fire equipment testing/maintenance as required by department SOPs, OSHA, NFPA and ISO. • Must obtain certification as an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) within one year of assignment to this position. • Performs other related duties as required. • Reports directly to the Department Fleet & Facilities Maintenance Officer. • Must have heavy equipment repair knowledge, certifications and or comparable experience. • Must be able to lift 100 lbs. • Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.