Fire Fleet Mechanic ll

Job Description:

Fire Fleet Mechanic ll

Description

Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Fire Fleet Mechanic II job is available with the City of Fort Worth Fire Department Vehicle Services Division. This position performs advanced diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a wide range of City vehicles and specialized fire equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and emergency systems. Designs, fabricates, and installs custom components and safety systems, and leads technical training for junior staff. Ensures compliance with safety standards and maintains accurate service records while supporting field operations and fleet management logistics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED with additional specialized training in automotive/mechanical repair and two years’ experience in automotive/truck, construction equipment repair.
• Valid Texas Class A or B commercial driver’s license or Texas Class B Exempt driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain mechanic hand tools of type and quantities sufficient to perform with efficiency all required repair duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or be able to obtain an Emergency Vehicle Technician F1 & F2 certification within 12 months of employment.
• Experience working on fire apparatus and/or fire equipment, as well as knowledge of applicable National Fire Protection Association standards, specifically NFPA 1910, 1932, NFPA 1961, NFPA 1962, NFPA1964 and NFPA 1965.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification.
• Automotive Service Excellence Certification.

The Fire Fleet Mechanic ll job responsibilities include:

• Performs inspections, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on fire trucks, City vehicles, and safety equipment.
• Repairs gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, electrical systems, HVAC, and steering components.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs vehicle-mounted equipment including dump bodies, aerial lifts, light bars, radios, and sirens.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs specialized emergency lighting and communication systems for fire and emergency vehicles.
• Welds, cuts, fabricates, and modifies vehicle parts, body panels, and structural components using various metals and techniques.
• Maintains and repairs brake systems, generators, lighting components, and high-voltage systems; lubricates and replaces worn equipment parts.
• Completes service records and repair documentation; supports field repairs, inventory control, and vehicle processing.
• Leads and trains junior mechanics, assists with complex projects, and operates City vehicles for testing, transport, and events.

Physical Demand:

Heavy Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.