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City of Baytown Mechanic - Fire in Baytown, Texas
Mechanic - Fire
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Mechanic - Fire
Salary
$21.26 - $26.57 Hourly
Location
2401 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00165
Department
Fire
Division
Non CS / Fire
Opening Date
08/09/2024
Description
Benefits
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Job Summary
ATTENTION* Initial hire date will be on or after September 23, 2024.
Join our dedicated team as a Mechanic for the Fire Department and play a crucial role in maintaining our emergency response vehicles! We're looking for a skilled professional with experience in vehicle repair and maintenance to ensure our fleet is always ready for action. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about safety and service, we want to hear from you. Apply today and make a difference in your community!
Maintains Fire Department and Emergency Management equipment that requires constant repair and maintenance due to the complexity of the equipment.
Duties
Diagnoses reported problems with vehicles, and equipment to determine best methods for repair.
Repairs heavy gasoline and diesel equipment such as ladder trucks, pumping engines, military vehicles, and large generators.
Repairs light and medium duty equipment such as ambulances, support vehicles, staff cars and trucks.
Repairs electrical systems including vehicle wiring, hand tools, radios and emergency warning equipment.
Repairs fire pumps and associated equipment including valves, fittings, gauges and drives.
Repairs hydraulic systems including pumps, hoses, fittings, valves and regulators.
Repairs small engines and portable equipment such as generators, fans and power units.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Subject to after-hours call out for repairs.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of mechanical experience with diesel engines.
One-year troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
Must obtain Texas Class “B” driver's license within 6 months of hire into this position.
Preferred:
Previous employment as a mechanic for a fire department or municipality.
Experience with repair of pumps and/or hydraulic systems.
Experience with radios or electronic equipment.
Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of diesel, gasoline, or natural gas fired engines, electrical and electronic circuits, radio equipment installation and operation, centrifugal and hydraulic pumps, generators, small engines, and electric and gasoline power tools. Ability to operate welding and cutting equipment. Knowledge of basic computer operation. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Lincoln Financial Group:
Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
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Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
Yes
No
02
How many years of mechanical experience with diesel engines do you have?
Less then 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 years or more
No experience
03
Please describe your experience with diesel engines.
04
How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits?
Less then 1 year
1 year to 3 years
3 years or more
No Experience
05
Please describe your experience troubleshooting/repair of electrical circuits.
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Do you have any of the following? (check all that apply):
Previous employment as a mechanic for a fire department or municipality
Experience with repair of pumps and/or hydraulic systems
Experience with radios or electronic equipment
Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification
None of the above
07
Do you ability to attain a Class "B" Texas Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire?
Yes
No
08
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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