Pocatello Fire Department is hiring: Mechanic in Pocatello

Mechanic role at Pocatello Fire Department

The position is a full-functioning, journey level Mechanic position performing routine maintenance and repair duties on vehicles and equipment, including light and heavy shop tools and equipment, gasoline and diesel assets.

The job requires knowledge of the maintenance, repair, fabrication, welding and operation of power tools and specialized diagnostic equipment. The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance and repair on City equipment and vehicles.
• Responds to calls of equipment with mechanical and/or safety problems.
• Performs diagnostic and repair work on major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, and systems.
• Performs a variety of inspections to determine condition of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains inspection, maintenance, and repair parts, fluids, supplies, records, documentation, and logs.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Licenses and/or Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates or other job-related technical school training and/or certification preferred.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement required
• Idaho STAR Card
• At least (2) years of journey level mechanic experience is preferred

Hiring Notes: Certifications required within six (6) months of hire. The position may also require specific certifications relevant to the position.