- Salary
- $67k – $71k
- Location
- Fire Logistics, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- Certification
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Application Deadline: September 17, 2026 11:59 PM EST.
Annual Salary:
$67,275.00 - $71,370.00Hourly:
$34.50 - $36.60Department:
Fire, Public SafetyDivision:
Fire Professional ServicesFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
In this role, you will perform a variety of highly skilled duties to maintain and/or repair the property or equipment of the Fire Department using a variety of machines, tools and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
- Maintains all Fire Department assets including heavy-duty apparatus, light & medium duty vehicles, marine vessels, trailers and various small engine equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical problems to determine required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repairs, adjustments, and services for a wide variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles & apparatus, aerial hydraulic systems, specialized fire department. apparatus & equipment, small engine equipment and marine firefighting vessels.
- Repairs, overhauls, and maintains a variety of components; cab interior & exterior, powertrain, gasoline & diesel engines, automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, steering & suspension, air & hydraulic brakes systems, tires & wheels, advanced electrical/electronic control systems, cranking & charging systems, fuel systems, generators, fire pumps & related, aerial ladders/towers & related, rescue equipment, marine systems, communication equipment, etc.
- Repairs and provides routine maintenance on small tools, firefighting appliances, and lawn equipment, as needed
- Performs troubleshooting and diagnosing of complex vehicle electrical systems.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance as required.
- Performs vehicle upfitting and installation, as needed.
- Performs minor fabrication and welding as necessary.
- Performs body repair and painting when necessary.
- Completes related documentation to assist w/ record management systems for parts inventory, equipment repairs, compliance/testing regulations, and costs for parts and labor.
- Assists other mechanics when necessary.
- Delivery of vehicles and equipment when necessary.
- Pick up of parts as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) or Trade School Diploma/Certification and 4 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Ability to obtain Valid Commercial Driver’s Permit – Class A or B within 3 months of hire, and Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B within 1 year of employment.
- Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Tests (F1-F8) per year until recognized as an EVT Master Certified Fire Apparatus Technician in the fourth year of employment.
- Ability to pass and maintain at least 2 ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T2-T8) per year until recognized as an ASE Certified Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician in the fourth year of employment.
- Full set of standard and specialty mechanic tools & storage, including a full set of standard and metric sockets, both hand and impact; 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 1/2 in drives, torque wrenches, diagnostic volt/amp meter, metric & standard wrenches, hammers, diagnostic gauges, etc.
- Experience with diagnostic equipment, software scanners, digital volt ohm meter, and starting and charging system testers.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Other Necessary Requirements:
- In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
- Requires after-hours on-call rotation, as needed.
- May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
Skills
Compliance
