FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (BC-11) [3 vacancies]
City and County of HonoluluPosition Information
- "Where passion and quality unite – HFD Fire Equipment Mechanics"
The Honolulu Fire Department, is looking for a Fire Equipment Mechanic to preform repairs, modifications, and maintenance of all fire fighting apparatuses, trailers, fire and rescue equipment.
As a Fire Equipment Mechanic, your duties and responsibilities will include:- Diagnose motor knocks, noises, and mechanical failures.
- Repairs, overhauls, inspects and maintains major components including gasoline or diesel engines brake systems (air and hydraulic), heavy duty transmission and differentials, and front and rear axles and suspensions.
- Repairs portable and onboard battery chargers, portable power plants, troubleshooting electricals faults and wiring of electrical systems on fire apparatuses, heavy police vehicles and other automotive/heavy equipment
- Repairing and testing of centrifugal pumps, compressors, firefighting valves, and hydraulic systems on apparatuses and equipment used by HFD.
- Performs other duties related to mechanical work on fire apparatus and equipment, and other related duties as required.
Additional Job Information
- Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
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- are subscribed to email notices;
- check your spam folders; and
- add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply. Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to competently perform the journey level skills and duties of this position.Applicable Experience: Experience in maintaining/repairing heavy vehicles, or commercial vehicle over 26,000 pounds (GCWR).
Applicable Skills:
- Knowledge of the theory and principles of the internal combustion engine.
- Knowledge of the principles of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of automotive equipment.
- Knowledge of the theory and principles of high-pressure positive displacement and centrifugal pumps.
- Knowledge of the use of hydraulic oil presses, lathes, gauges, gear or bearing pullers, sanding machines, spray guns, testing equipment and other mechanical implements used in the trade.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and precautionary measures applicable to the trade, and the ability to plan, lay out and set up work.
- Ability to locate and adjust mechanical defects in gasoline and diesel driven automobile equipment.
- Ability to maintain and repair non-automotive equipment such as high-pressure rotary and centrifugal pumps, air compressors, etc.
- Ability to make repairs using modern tools, equipment and procedures, including welding and performing simple body and fender repairs.
- Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches, blueprints, or electrical schematics as well as from oral and written instructions.
- Ability to use computers, software, and diagnostic programs for engines, transmissions, OEM components, and brake systems.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and a current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.- Current vacancies requires a valid Type 3/automobile driver's license and a State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate, prior to appointment.
Examination Process
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training, education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Training and Experience Evaluation .............................................................. 100%