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Jobs: City of Berkeley – Fire Mechanic Lead
Jobshttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/jobs/4984492/fire-mechanic-lead
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY
As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.
*CLOSING DATE EXTENDED AND EXAM DATES ADJUSTED – SEE BELOW*
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Fire Mechanic Lead in the Fire Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the maintenance of our heavy-duty fire engines and trucks. You will receive the opportunity to get the latest training from Pierce on their TAC 4 suspension, pump and valve training, computer diagnostics, aerial ladder inspection and repair.
The Fire Mechanic Lead will be instrumental in developing a new maintenance program at Berkeley Fire Department. This position will work closely with our Logistics Captain to manage our fleet, help design future Fire Engine and Truck build specs, and design an efficient maintenance and repair program.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/newprint/1759813
Jobs: City of Vallejo – Equipment Mechanic
JobsThe City of Vallejo’s Fleet Division is seeking one Equipment Mechanic II to help with minor and major mechanical repairs to gasoline and diesel powered automotive, heavy and light construction, and other power driven equipment as a collaborative member of the City’s Public Works Department.
The ideal candidate for Equipment Mechanic II will possess at least three years of experience performing minor and major equipment repairs to both diesel and gas powered equipment, specialized training in maintenance and repair of gas and diesel powered equipment.
While not required, experience repairing public safety vehicles (i.e., Fire/Police vehicles) is highly desirable.
Please see all the details in the attached document: City of Vallejo – Equipment Mechanic
Contact Information:
Employer
City of Vallejo
Address
555 Santa Clara Street (1st Floor)
P.O. Box 3068
Vallejo, California, 94590
Phone
707-648-4363
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/vallejo
Training: 2025 CFMA Spring Academy – Registration is Open
Academy, Trainings2025 CFMA Spring Academy – Registration is Open
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