Fire Apparatus Technician

The purpose of this classification is to perform complex maintenance and repair of County-owned fire apparatus to include heavy duty trucks greater than 1-ton, fire engines, fire aerial apparatus, fire tractor drawn aerials and to provide lead guidance and training to less experienced Truck and Equipment Technicians. Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers, confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment. Maintains familiarity with current National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standards. These standard include but are not limited to NFPA 1900, 1910, and 1917. Performs inspections: inspects and tests all truck systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, high/low voltage electrical system, on board generators, hydraulics, HVAC, fire pumps, emergen