About the position :
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus is hiring a Fleet Mechanic who provides preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles as assigned by the Arizona Regional Fleet Manager.
Location : Tempe, AZ
Pay Range : $20.00-$34.00 per hour
Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
Responsibilities :
- Perform front line mechanical inspections, preventive maintenance and electrical repairs on both diesel and gasoline vehicles per Rural Metro Fire Department (RMFD) Fleet Policy and Procedures
- Respond to vehicle breakdowns in the field when requested
- Complete all required vehicle repair and maintenance paperwork and documentation using RMFD repair work orders and RMFD Fleet Maintenance Software
- Respond promptly to road calls, accurately diagnose, and perform quality repairs
- Thoroughly document vehicle repairs and maintenance including a complete accounting of all labor hours, parts, and materials used
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a respectful working relationship with all fleet and operations personnel; display professional conduct with outside suppliers and contacts
- Identify and report existing and potential safety concerns to Fleet Supervision
- Rotating On-Call shifts
Minimum Required Qualifications :
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent educationMust have four years of verifiable experience as a Class C - Associate Mechanic, and automotive knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on company vehiclesPreferred to have ASE and / or EVT CertificationsMust have a current and valid Driver's LicenseMust have a full set of personal tools needed to complete basic automotive repairs :Ratchets : 1 / 4", 3 / 8", 1 / 2" Drive
Sockets : SAE and Metric, Standard and DeepExtensions : Short, Medium, Long - 1 / 4", 3 / 8", 1 / 2" Drive1 / 2" Drive Impact Wrench that can R &R wheelsCombination Wrenches : 1 / 4" thru 1-1 / 8" and 6MM thru 24MMScrewdrivers : Flat blade, small / med / large & Phillips, 0, #1, #2Pliers : Channel lock, long nose, linesman, wire strippers, crimpersPunches : Straight, Center Punch, chiselsHammers : Ball pein, dead blow, soft, sledgePickle ForksOil Filter WrenchTest light, LED (Power probe or similar is fine)Multimeter : Voltage-OHMS-AMPSMechanics Toolbox on WheelsBenefits :
Health, Vision, Dental InsuranceNo-cost Life Insurance401(k) w / MatchingPaid Time Off (PTO)Certification Bonus ProgramTool AllowanceFitness ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional and Personal Development AssistanceEmployment is contingent on being able to pass both a background check and a drug screening.