County of Riverside in
Overview
The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking a Fire Apparatus Technician I/II to support their Blythe 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, serve as a mentor for Fire Apparatus Technician Is and other shop personnel in the County Fire Department Fleet garage, and perform other related work as required.
Position Level The Fire Apparatus Technician I is the first working level classification in the series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Fire Apparatus Technician II is the journey level classification in the series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.
Salary Range
Fire Apparatus Technician I
– $28.22 - $42.00 hourly; $4,891 - $7,281 monthly; $58,698 - $87,366 annually
Fire Apparatus Technician II
– $29.73 - $44.29 hourly; $5,153 - $7,677 monthly; $61,838 - $92,128 annually
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 the 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.
Who May Apply? 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.
Responsibilities – Fire Apparatus Technician I
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, including 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 routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform CHP 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
Complete time and material records.
Responsibilities – Fire Apparatus Technician II
Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment in field conditions; diagnose, repair and overhaul fire suppression and related equipment.
Mentor and train Fire Apparatus Technician I’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.
Perform maintenance, welding, alteration, and/or repair of automotive equipment as needed.
Perform complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform California Highway Patrol (CHP) 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
Experience – Fire Apparatus Technician I 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 – Fire Apparatus Technician I 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 – Fire Apparatus Technician I 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.
Experience – Fire Apparatus Technician II Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Fire Apparatus Technician I with the Riverside County Fire Department or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction.
Knowledge – Fire Apparatus Technician II 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 – Fire Apparatus Technician II Mentor 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/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B California Driver's License.
Within two years of appointment or promotion, incumbents must have successfully completed and continue maintaining the educational and certification requirements outlined in the most current Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) II Section of the California State Fire Training Procedures Manual and the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (NIASE) certification examinations.
Incumbents must periodically check NIASE and the State Fire Training Office for updates to the level I and II certification requirements and comply with required training/certifications.
For positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety‑sensitive, applicants must complete DOT mandated alcohol and drug screening. Positive tests or refusals within the past two years disqualify applicants from consideration for County employment. Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers and a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record are required 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, Joe Olivares at (951) 955-9554 or via email at jomendoz@rivco.org.
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Position Level The Fire Apparatus Technician I is the first working level classification in the series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The Fire Apparatus Technician II is the journey level classification in the series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.
Salary Range
Fire Apparatus Technician I
– $28.22 - $42.00 hourly; $4,891 - $7,281 monthly; $58,698 - $87,366 annually
Fire Apparatus Technician II
– $29.73 - $44.29 hourly; $5,153 - $7,677 monthly; $61,838 - $92,128 annually
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 the 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.
Who May Apply? 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.
Responsibilities – Fire Apparatus Technician I
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, including 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 routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform CHP 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
Complete time and material records.
Responsibilities – Fire Apparatus Technician II
Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical failures and defects in fire apparatus and other equipment in field conditions; diagnose, repair and overhaul fire suppression and related equipment.
Mentor and train Fire Apparatus Technician I’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.
Perform maintenance, welding, alteration, and/or repair of automotive equipment as needed.
Perform complete routine maintenance including oil changes and lubrication services; perform California Highway Patrol (CHP) 90‑day compliance inspections and fire pump tests.
Experience – Fire Apparatus Technician I 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 – Fire Apparatus Technician I 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 – Fire Apparatus Technician I 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.
Experience – Fire Apparatus Technician II Three years of increasingly responsible experience as a Fire Apparatus Technician I with the Riverside County Fire Department or an equivalent class in another jurisdiction.
Knowledge – Fire Apparatus Technician II 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 – Fire Apparatus Technician II Mentor 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/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B California Driver's License.
Within two years of appointment or promotion, incumbents must have successfully completed and continue maintaining the educational and certification requirements outlined in the most current Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) II Section of the California State Fire Training Procedures Manual and the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (NIASE) certification examinations.
Incumbents must periodically check NIASE and the State Fire Training Office for updates to the level I and II certification requirements and comply with required training/certifications.
For positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety‑sensitive, applicants must complete DOT mandated alcohol and drug screening. Positive tests or refusals within the past two years disqualify applicants from consideration for County employment. Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers and a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record are required 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, Joe Olivares at (951) 955-9554 or via email at jomendoz@rivco.org.
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