Lead Mechanic

1 day ago

Caledonia, Michigan, United States Caledonia Fire-Rescue Full time
Job Title: Lead Mechanic

Caledonia Fire-Rescue is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Mechanic to join our team.

Job Summary

The Lead Mechanic will provide day-to-day leadership of the fire-rescue vehicle maintenance garage and district mechanics. This position ensures that fire-rescue vehicles are properly maintained to minimize downtime and maximize the value of the district's investment. The Lead Mechanic helps to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system for Caledonia Fire-Rescue.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate maintenance of the fire-rescue fleet, district-owned vehicles, and machinery.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge and the ability to repair components on fire-rescue vehicles, fire vehicles, and equipment.
  • Implementation of a cost-effective system for ordering parts, fuel, shop equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Develop and implement a system for recording vehicle maintenance history and operating costs along with processing electronic purchase orders.
  • Makes recommendations for fire-rescue vehicle purchases, spare parts, and necessary repairs of vehicles.
  • Works in conjunction with the Director of Fire-Rescue to help develop and implement a comprehensive plan to prepare district vehicles for proper vehicle inspections.
  • Provides technical advice and assistance to mechanics on difficult and complex repairs while operating as a working mechanic.
  • Train/inform district staff on the correct usage, care, and safety procedures of transportation equipment. Supervises and coordinates vehicle servicing activities of other shop personnel.
  • Must maintain effective and accurate preparation and filing of all vehicle records, including work orders, inventory, and any other forms utilized for the district and maintained for vehicles and equipment.
  • Must be able and willing to work overtime responding to emergencies.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Fire-Rescue or Executive Director of Operations.
Requirements
  • Must meet the Michigan Fire-Rescue Certification and pass an annual Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
  • Must pass DOT drug and alcohol screenings.
  • Minimum of five years experience in motor vehicle maintenance operation or an acceptable alternative.
  • A valid CDL License with passenger and fire-rescue vehicle endorsements.
  • Knowledge of purchasing, safety, and inventory control.
  • High school or vocational school graduate supplemented by gas and diesel mechanical experience.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and others.
  • Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors include but are not limited to: Physically able to lift 20-100 pounds; walking, standing, and/or climbing; lifting and carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting; able to open and close a fire-rescue vehicle hood, lift a fire-rescue vehicle hood; work around moving objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

The employee may be exposed to a variety of conditions including hot, wet, or humid environments. Must be able to work near moving parts, and in confined spaces. There may be exposure to a variety of chemicals and fumes. Protective equipment is required. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during the snow removal season. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and blood-borne pathogens.

This position requires working in an environment with a noise level that ranges from moderate to loud. Employees may be exposed to loud and continuous noise, including machinery, equipment, or other sources. Hearing protection may be provided or required.

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