Fire Rescue Apparatus Service Technician

 Department:  Fire Rescue Department               Organizational Unit: Fire Operations    

Position Type: Permanent                                       Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 

CLOSE DATE:  02/25/2026

$26.14 to $28.75 hourly.  Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.  Central Area/Cocoa/Travels Countywide.  Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and call back hours as necessary and on-call duty on a rotational basis.  Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gasoline Fire Rescue vehicles and related equipment including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pumping, and drivetrain systems and components.

REQUIREMENTS:  Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working on diesel and gasoline equipment, including two (2) years of experience in heavy equipment and fire pump mechanics.  Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess or obtain, prior to employment, a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s license Class “B” and maintain said license during the term of employment.  ASE and EVT certifications are preferred.  In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • CARRY: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • PUSH: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   • PULL: 50 lbs. or more 
   
   
   
   


2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • WALK: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • SIT: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   • DRIVE: 5 – 8 hours 
   
   
   
   


3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   


6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   


2. Other working conditions: 
   
   
   
   • N/A