Fire Apparatus Mechanic I Job

Essential Functions:
- Inspects, repairs and maintains vehicles, apparatus, equipment, hydraulic and air powered tools
- Responds to incidents as directed
- May be required to complete modified firefighter recruit training and maintain basic skills
- Assists in training personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment
- Inspects and repairs all light and heavy hydraulic rescue tools, air powered rescue tools and gasoline powered chain saws
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repair work on division vehicles
- Maintains and repairs all mounted and removable fire fighting equipment and tools
- Installs visa bars (light on top of division vehicles)
- Performs field level maintenance and inspection of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
- Maintains and repairs SCBA air tanks
- Assists in maintaining machinery such as air compressors and belt sanders
- Constructs straps, belts and harnesses
- Receives, reads and compiles work orders
- Prepares requisitions for parts
- Makes out daily work sheets
- Takes inventory of supplies and records parts used each day
- Performs related work
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Two years of full time work experience working on heavy trucks and equipment, including one year in the repair of small tools, portable generators and power tools
Other Minimums:
- Must be of good moral character, with no criminal or felony record inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph. Unacceptable will be persons who have been convicted of a felony, or who have any criminal action pending against them
- An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations
- Applicants who have bought or sold marijuana within three years of application, or have bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified
- Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening
- Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
- Must pass a medical examination
- Must not be a current user of illegal drugs
- Must have current certification in the following ASE Modules: A1, A5, A6, A7 and A8
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Physical Requirement & Working Conditions:
- Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
- Communicates with individuals in person and utilizes all types of communication media
- Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
- Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting
- Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
- Operates tools and equipment and works in confined spaces
Supplemental Information:
- In order to be placed on the eligibility list for employment consideration, verification of education, valid driver’s license and ASE certifications must be provided.

Please note Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e. 02/2017 to 08/2020) of employment, and number of hours worked per week.

Louisville Metro Government has 6,000 Employees with Thirty Agencies supporting the City.