Job Description

General Statement of Job

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The position includes direct communication with customers, preparing work orders with accurate information, contact with outside vendors, and scheduling the work of technicians by planning, scheduling, directing, and managing technicians' daily activities. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned duties to ensure the safety and operability of City-owned equipment. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Fire Rescue Fleet Manager. Ability to perform maintenance and mechanical repair work as required on diversified gasoline and diesel vehicles including fire rescue apparatus and heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

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Reviewing and assuring correct use of purchase orders for all vendor purchases. Communicate with City vendors regarding the repairs and maintenance of equipment. Maintains correct and accurate data collection for maintenance operational records. Checks newly purchased equipment to ensure conformance with specifications. Prepare reports and maintain records. Provides direct assistance to the Fire Rescue Fleet Manager with all Fire Rescue fleet projects and procedures. Drafts work orders for service and reviews completed work orders for accuracy. Ensures adherence to established maintenance schedules for Fire Rescue equipment. Quality control checks repairs selected on a random basis. Performs all duties of a Vehicle Technician, as required. Participates in and assists in the maintenance repair, and modification of Fire Rescue vehicles and equipment. Provides technical assistance and direction to technicians on difficult or unusual problems involving repairs. Provides input to the Fire Rescue Fleet Manager on technician work performance. Performs advisory and technical work in the operation of the Fire Rescue vehicles and equipment maintenance program. Maintains shop compliance with all risk management programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Participates in technical training and safety meetings. Attends training programs to maintain knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles, fire rescue apparatus, and heavy equipment. Operates equipment safely and notifies supervisor of any unsafe work condition or practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Knowledge of:



service procedures pertaining to air, hydraulic, vacuum, and electric braking systems operational and safety procedures in operating heavy and light-duty towing vehicles hydraulic system repairs to include hose fabrication, pump overhaul, control valve service, and circuitry.

Skill in:

repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines. removal and installation of major unit components (engines, transmissions, axles, etc.) and ability to repair as required.

Ability to:

provide guidance and direction to other employees. understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions. use and safely operate a wide variety of hand and power tools associated with the automobile/heavy equipment trade. plan and conduct job-related training for others. perform computer data entry to account for repair time spent and flat rates charged. operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to Fleet management. communicate effectively both orally and in writing. perform work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures and the City's Safety Program. formulate, fabricate, and maintain special vehicles and equipment to fill the needs of Fire Rescue Services. establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, subordinates, and the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

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High School Diploma or GED equivalency or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school One (1) year of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive and/or medium/heavy trucks. Must possess a valid State of Florida class 'E' driver's license.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous mechanical repair and maintenance experience with Fire Apparatus (i.e. fire engines, aerial apparatus, diesel powered ambulances, etc.) ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certifications Emergency Vehicle Technician Certifications Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years. Possession of at least three (3) current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications


POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:


Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

Criminal Background Check Employment Verification Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check Drug and Alcohol Screen Physical


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


This position is called on to move/transfer heavy vehicles and a CDL licensure is required by the essential functions of the position. Although unlicensed candidates will be considered for employment, new hires must utilize employer provided resources to obtain CDL licensure prior to the end of the probationary period.
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.