Fire Apparatus Repairperson

About This Role

<div><u>*<strong>Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date.</strong>*</u><br><br><strong>APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE</strong><br><strong>Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules.</strong><br><br>Responsible for the application of journeyman skills and knowledge in repairing and maintaining fire apparatus, equipment, and tools. Work is performed under supervision in accordance with standard trade practices adapted to specialized departmental requirements and standards. Work assignments are ordinarily oral and may be accompanied by sketches or blueprint

Requirements

<ul> <li>Considerable knowledge of the methods, techniques, materials, and tools used in repairing and maintaining both standard motor vehicles and specialized fire apparatus and equipment. <li>Working knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines. <li>Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. <li>Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct defects and malfunctions in both standard motor vehicles and specialized firefighting apparatus and equipment. <li>Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. <li>Skill in the use and care of tools employed in all phases of the work.</ul>