Job Specification
SUPERVISING MECHANIC FIRE APPARATUS
DEFINITION
Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees
engaged in the performance of mechanical tasks, involved in the
installation, maintenance and repair of varied types of fire apparatus
and equipment both diesel and gasoline operated; does other
related work.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Supervises and performs the work involved in the mechanical
repairs to fire apparatus, fire pumps, hydraulic controls, and/or
other machinery and equipment both diesel and gasoline operated.
Provides final adjustments and minor repairs including setting
timing, adjusting valves and spark plugs, and testing the differential
and transmission to assure proper adjustments and that they contain
sufficient lubricant.
May do welding of various types and simple blacksmithing.
Checks and makes minor repairs to air packs and tanks, headlights,
fire extinguishers and hand radios.
Checks and maintains in operating condition portable generators
and pumps by changing oil, repacking pumps, refueling, and
making minor repairs.
Recommends major vehicle repairs when required.
Checks and does minor repairs to municipal emergency generators
by recharging batteries, changing oil and oil filters and other minor
repairs.
Conducts road tests and other tests after the work has been
completed to assure proper performance of the vehicles and
other apparatus.
Maintains equipment, materials and supplies.
Keeps records and files.
Prepares reports.
Obtains, stores, records and safeguards equipment, materials
and supplies.
Supervises the performance of custodial and maintenance
duties to keep the firehouse clean.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING:
Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive
technology at an accredited community college or vocational
school.
EXPERIENCE:
Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance and repair
of diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required
year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year
of experience as outlined above.
NOTE: An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
in one of the following specialties from the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for the formal
training: A-1 Engine Repair, A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems,
A-8 Engine Performance.
LICENSE:
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of
vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and
type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
In accordance with Federal regulation 82:40, appointees responsible
for the repair or servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners are
required to possess and maintain a valid certification as an Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, commensurate with the
type of equipment serviced, issued by the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-46.8, appointees responsible for
performing the emissions inspections on diesel-powered vehicles
will be required to successfully complete a course of Instruction on
Diesel Emission Inspection provided through the Appointing Authority.
Appointees may be required to successfully complete re-training.
In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulation 29 CFR 1910.178(l) (1), appointees responsible
for the operation of industrial trucks (powered forklifts) will be required to
obtain and maintain a current certification as a Powered Industrial Truck
Operator issued by the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. Appointees may be required to successfully complete
re-training.
In accordance with N.J.A.C 13:20-45.16, appointees responsible for
performing emissions repairs to gasoline-fueled vehicles will be required
to successfully complete the Emissions Technical Educational Program,
and maintain a current certification as an Emissions Repairer Technician.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.17, appointees responsible for
performing inspections to motor vehicles will be required to successfully
complete the training and maintain a current certification as a Motor
Vehicle Inspector.
Appointees responsible for repairing or servicing motor vehicles
equipped for alternate fuel will be required to successfully complete
training and obtain an Alternate Fuel Certification. Appointees who
possess an ASE Certification in Alternate Fuel are considered to
have met this requirement.
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of suspension/steering
systems are required to possess and maintain an Automobile Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification in Suspension and Steering
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of brakes are
required to possess and maintain a valid Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification in Brake Repairs.
Appointees may also be required to obtain ASE certifications
in Engine Repair A-1 and Engine Performance A-8.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the various types of diesel and gasoline motors and
their operation.
Knowledge of the reasons for motor, hydraulic control, and fire pump
failure and the steps necessary to correct the condition.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and practices as the
occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in performing
general mechanical repair and maintenance work to fire vehicles and
other apparatus.
Ability to analyze mechanical problems.
Ability to perform mechanical repairs to fire apparatus, fire pumps,
hydraulic controls and other machinery and equipment both diesel
and gasoline operated.
Ability to obtain, store, record, safeguard and properly use
equipment, materials and supplies.
Ability to keep records.
Ability to provide assignments and instructions to employees.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06726 | | L | C | | N/A | 22 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
7/24/2018 |
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