Performs all phases of repair and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; manufactures
repair parts for fire apparatus; overhauls gasoline and diesel engines; does body work, sheet
metal work, welding and burning, brazing, lathe work and operates drill presses and electric and
pneumatic shop tools; overhauls standard and automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, fire
pumps and plumbing, relief valves, governors, air, vacuum and hydraulic brakes; provides
assistance to fire equipment operators during emergencies; performs field maintenance as
required. Operates and runs the maintenance shop in the absence of the Fire Maintenance
Supervisor.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high
school diploma and experience in the repair of fire apparatus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the practices, tools and equipment used in the
repair and maintenance of fire apparatus and of aerial truck apparatus and equipment; knowledge
of engines and fire pumps and associated equipment; ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and
determines appropriate repair of maintenance work; skill in the use of a wide variety of fire
apparatus and equipment repair tools; ability to use machine tools for fabricating repair parts;
ability to make major overhauls of fire apparatus and other fire apparatus equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina CDI Driver's License; air condition
recovery system certificate; North Carolina Safety Inspection Certificate; and Emergency Vehicle
Technical Certificate from the Emergency Vehicle Certification Commission, Inc.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 75 to 100 lbs. consistently and operate in tight places
associated with maintenance of fire apparatus.
