Fire Apparatus Technician III - Perris (Finance)

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) has an opportunity for a Fire Apparatus Technician III; the current opening is for the Perris location. H owever, this recruitment may be used to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

The Fire Apparatus Technician III is a lead-level classification in the Fire Apparatus Technician series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager-level position. The incumbent will be assigned to maintain, diagnose, and make necessary repairs on fire apparatus and related equipment in the field, often under adverse conditions. While on field assignment, incumbents must determine whether the equipment can be repaired , or must be sent to the repair shop for repairs.

Seeking candidates with experience determining if F ire Equipment can be repaired in the field or must be sent to the repair shop for repairs.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.• Mentor and train Fire Apparatus Technician's in the repair and overhaul of a variety of diesel and heavy-duty gasoline engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brake systems, carburetors, fire suppression equipment, and related components; assist in the planning, assignment and scheduling of work for subordinate staff.

• Prioritize work and assign tasks to Fire Apparatus Technician I's and II's; assist in the supervision of subordinate staff and act in the absence of the supervisor as required.

• Lead and participate in the inspection, diagnosing and repair process of mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment in field conditions; diagnose, repair and overhaul fire suppression and related equipment; schedule and maintain records of testing and inspection of equipment.

• Perform complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform complete California Highway Patrol (CHP) 90-day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.

• Perform maintenance, welding, alteration, and/or repair of automotive equipment as needed.Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience as a Fire Apparatus Technician II with the Riverside County Fire Department or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction.

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

Ability to: Monitor the work of others; issue, follow and understand verbal and written communications; read and understand shop manuals and mechanical diagrams; diagnose and repair mechanical defects in a variety of heavy-duty gasoline and diesel Fire Department equipment in both field and shop; operate equipment used in repairing and servicing this equipment; prepare and maintain records and reports.

Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid Class A or B California Driver's License.

Within two years of appointment or promotion, incumbents are required to have successfully completed and continue maintaining the educational and certification requirements outlined in the most current Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) level III Section of the California State Fire Training Procedures Manual and the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (NIASE) certification examinations. If you currently have your EVT level III or NIASE certifications upload a copy with your application.

It is the responsibility of the incumbent to periodically check the NIASE and State Fire Training Office for updates to the level I, II and III certification requirements and comply with required training/ certifications.

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.Contact Information
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or via email at aevans@rivco.org .