Fire Apparatus Technician I (Finance)

The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a Fire Apparatus Technician I to support their Perris Station. The incumbent will perform major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments on heavy duty gasoline and diesel-powered fire apparatus and related equipment under field conditions; serves as a mentor for Fire Apparatus Technician Is and other shop personnel in the County Fire Department Fleet garage; and performs other related work as required.

The Fire Apparatus Technician I is the first working level classification in the Fire Apparatus Technician series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are assigned to maintain, diagnose, and make necessary repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment in the field, often under adverse conditions, or in a garage facility under the supervision of a shop supervisor. While on field assignment, incumbents must determine whether the equipment can be repaired in the field or must be sent to the garage for repairs.

The Fire Apparatus Technician I is distinguished from the Fire Apparatus Technician II classification in that the former is the first working level in which assigned incumbents may undergo the process of meeting the educational and certification requirements set forth in the California State Fire Training Procedures Manual for Fire Mechanic I (Fire Pumps and Accessories), whereas incumbents assigned to the latter class have met these requirements and may undergo certification at the Fire Mechanic II level.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) is one of the largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment.

• Adjust, repair, replace, or overhaul a variety of diesel and automotive engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, transfer cases, hydraulic brake systems, axles, pumps, injectors, carburetors, final drives, sprockets, rollers, and truck and steering systems.

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical defects, repairing or replacing starting motors, generators, and ignition systems; repair and overhaul fire suppression components and related equipment.

• Perform complete fabricating and repairing to repair, alter, or maintain Fire Department equipment and trucks; perform complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform CHP 90-day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.

• Complete time and material records.Experience: Completion of an accredited heavy equipment mechanic apprenticeship-training program or successful completion of the California Fire Mechanics Academy, Inc. Fire Mechanic I (Fire Pumps and Accessories) course of instruction. One year of successful experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Riverside County, or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction may substitute for mechanic apprenticeship or Fire Mechanic I certification.

Knowledge of: Principles of gasoline and diesel engines; heavy equipment maintenance and repair; methods, tools, equipment, and parts used in the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; operation and application of mechanical diagnostic equipment.

Ability to: Perform repair and maintenance work on heavy equipment; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel construction equipment in both the field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing or servicing construction equipment; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; follow written and oral directions; perform work safely; work with minimal supervision.

Other:

All passing applicants will be required to perform vehicle inspection examination as part of the recruitment process

Must possess a valid Class B California Driver's License is required.

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the County of Riverside Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Joe Olivares at (951) 955-9554 or via email at jomendoz@rivco.org.