Emergency Vehicle Maint Tech I

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Who We Are:

At the High Point Fire Department, service to the City has been the driving force since our founding, embracing our motto of “Safety, Commitment, Excellence since 1890.”

If you are looking for a career in which your dedication saves lives and your expertise makes a difference, then the High Point Fire Department is the place for you. Join us in upholding a proud tradition of service and innovation in fire protection.

Our Core Values:

• Service: High Point Fire Department strives to positively impact our community and members of our organization by placing the needs of others before self, without judgment or thought of reward.

• Commitment: High Point Fire Department is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of the fire service.

• Excellence: High Point Fire Department strives to be the best in all aspects of the fire service.

• Integrity: High Point Fire Department demonstrates trust and respect for all persons and cultivates individual and organizational integrity in all that they do.

• Honor: High Point Fire Department is honest, trustworthy and accountable. Honor guides our actions.

What We Offer:

The High Point Fire Department offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses mechanical problems, determines required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repairs, adjustments, and services for a wide variety of medium and heavy-duty fire and pumping apparatus, aerial truck hydraulic systems, and marine firefighting equipment.
• Repairs, overhauls, and maintains specialized fire and rescue equipment.
• Overhauls and repairs diesel engines and fabricates assemblies and accessories, such as hydraulics, compressed air, vacuum and electronic controls, systems, and components.
• Performs diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as troubleshooting electrical problems and repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Repairs and provides routine maintenance on small tools, firefighting appliances, and lawn equipment.
• Responds to emergency scenes for rehabilitation, equipment malfunctions and or operation of Air/Light Truck as needed or requested.
• Maintains and assist in upkeep of record management system (RMS) for parts inventory, equipment repairs, compliance/testing regulations, and costs for goods and services.
• Solicits pricing, procures supplies and equipment for maintenance of apparatus.
• Drive and operate department dump truck and department apparatus as needed.
• Operate department forklift and other hi-lift equipment as needed for loading, unloading, repairing equipment or placement of supplies and materials.
• Repairing of firefighting equipment and service equipment.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders of various heights,
• Rotates after hour “on call duties” with other personnel to maintain 24-hour service on emergency equipment.
• Inspects and certifies vehicles for compliance to state and federal safety standards and NC Division of Motor Vehicles requirements.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City safety standards and policies.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to complete 3 to 6 months of on-the-job training
• Must successfully complete and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician certifications for Fire Apparatus EVT F-1&2, ASE T-4&5 within two years of hire date
• Must be able to obtain forklift/tow motor operator license within six (6) months of hire date
• Valid North Carolina Class A CDL Driver’s License OR the ability to obtain within one year of hire date
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through written or oral communications.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations and OSHA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• English and Spanish Language skills
• Experience as an Emergency Vehicle Technician preferred.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens and applicants.

Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected. 
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/25 corrected.  Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Depth perception - 4
• Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Color vision – ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Heavy/Hazardous Work
  • Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and
  • A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position
• Type of Physical Demands
  • Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
  • Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
  • Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking combined with knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel and employment laws to work tasks and handle practical situations, comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in a timely fashion and exercise good judgment.

Mathematics Ability

• Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics in the preparation of a variety of tests and reports.

Language Ability

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

• The Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Technician is subject to working inside or outdoors. Position is subjected to various weather conditions, (sleet, snow, ice, rain, wind, extremely hot or cold) whenever emergencies occur or performing regular duties.

Hazards

• The Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Technician may be exposed to trash, debris, numerous chemicals smoke, combustible and flammable materials, various gases, body fluids or other hazards. The work performed is subject to the final standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Hand tools, micrometers, welding equipment, presses, compressors, tire changing equipment, vehicle lifts, grinders, air powered equipment, vehicle fluids and filling equipment, AC service equipment, firehose repair equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, loader, trucks, communication equipment, emergency response vehicles, respiratory protection, ropes, ladders, computer, calculator, printer/fax/copy machine, measuring devices, manuals, ordinances, Personnel Resolution, regulations, reports, evaluations, records, correspondence, periodicals, reference materials, statutes, telephone, regular office supplies and other work aids related to the job.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law. 

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended. 

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.