Fire Rescue Apparatus Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $64,149.07 - $112,244.91 Annually
Location : PUBLIC SAFETY HQ, 12099 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01374
Department: Fire & Rescue
Opening Date: 09/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S20
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Under general supervision, performs highly skilled mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of specialized Fire and Rescue Department apparatus, fire pumps, aerial ladders, breathing apparatus, small engines, and related equipment; and performs related work as required. This position is considered as an essential employee. Employees in this position operate in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24-hour coverage in support of the agency mission. Responds to emergency incident scenes to support the agency mission. This could include working after hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Both scheduled and unscheduled overtime may be required.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Detects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical and electrical problems in Fire and Rescue apparatus, pumpers, aerial devices, and boats and outboard motors;
• Performs complete fire pump overhauls and rebuilds power transfer transmissions, replacing damaged pump plumbing, rebuilding water valves and rebuilding pumper water tanks;
• Rebuilds aerial ladders and diagnoses aerial hydraulics;
• Performs maintenance and repairs breathing air compressors and generators;
• Performs mandated NFPA Pump Testing;
• Repairs and replaces aerial cables, pre-piped waterways, and stabilization jacks;
• Performs custom fabrication for Fire and Rescue Apparatus;
• Designs, layout, and builds brackets, boxes, and other equipment out of aluminum or steel, utilizing MIG, TIG, or stick welding to assemble the items;
• Diagnose and repairs Fire and Rescue Department rescue boats and outboard motors, power winches, and other miscellaneous small equipment;
• Prepares new vehicles for service to include installing lights, sirens, and custom built compartments, installs radios, MCT's and intercom systems;
• Responds to major emergency incidents when Fire and Rescue vehicles will be in prolonged operations.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list).

• Proficiency in the diagnosis, adjustment and repair of all assigned vehicles/equipment systems;
• Ability to learn job related technical information, and to communicate such information to co-workers;
• Ability to drive Fire vehicles and equipment for testing;
• Ability to lift at a minimum fifty pounds on several occasions;
• Ability to bend, stoop, and climb in confined areas of vehicles;
• Ability to withstand heights.

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: Completion of the tenth grade; plus five years of experience in problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment; Two years of the required experience must have been at a level comparable to Automotive Mechanic II; Related automotive technical education or trade training above the high school level may be substituted for experience on an hour for hour basis; Possession of a set of personal hand tools commonly used in the automotive section to which assigned is required upon appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The following Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications:
  Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
  F1 - Inspections, maintenance, and testing of fire apparatus (EVT)
  F2 - Design and performance standards of fire apparatus (EVT)
  Ambulance Technician - Level 1
  E0 - Inspections, maintenance, and testing of ambulances (EVT)
  E1 - Design and performance of ambulances (EVT)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) in the state of residence or be able to obtain same within six months of appointment to the position;
May be required to provide copies of driving record periodically for verification of driving status;
Employees must obtain and maintain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications within 18 months of assignment to the position. Certifications include the following listed below:
Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1
• F1 - Inspections, maintenance, and testing of fire apparatus (EVT)
• F2 - Design and performance standards of fire apparatus (EVT)
Ambulance Technician - Level 1
• E0 - Inspections, maintenance, and testing of ambulances (EVT)
• E1 - Design and performance of ambulances (EVT)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check and sanctions screening to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Employee must be comfortable working at elevated positions above 8 feet. Employees must be able to climb under, in, out and top of specialized fire apparatus. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds on more than one occasion. Must be able to operate a wide variety of motor vehicles including specialized fire apparatus.
Visual acuity is a necessity. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 10th grade
• 10th to less than 11th grade
• 11th to less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03
Are you currently in possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL)? If yes, please check each item that applies to your class and endorsement(s).

• Class A
• Class B
• (P) with air brakes and Passenger
• (S) School Bus endorsements
• I currently do not possess a CDL, but I do possess a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
• I currently do not possess a CDL nor a CLP

04
Possession of a commercial driver's license within 6 months of appointment is a requirement for this position. Are you able/willing to comply?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a related automotive technical education or trade training above the high school level in one or more of the fields below? (Check all that apply. Your answer must be supported in the application)

• Mechanical and repair technologies
• Vehicle and repair maintenance
• Automotive mechanics
• Mechanical engineer
• None of the above

06
Are you currently in possession of an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification (s)? If yes, please check each item that applies to your certifications and endorsement(s). (Check all that apply).

• F1 - Inspections, maintenance, and testing of fire apparatus (EVT)
• F2 - Design and performance standards of fire apparatus (EVT)
• E0 - Inspections, maintenance, and testing of ambulances (EVT)
• E1 - Design and performance of ambulances (EVT)
• None of the above

07
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of light, medium, heavy and/or specialized automotive equipment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08
This position requires the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on more than one occasion. Are you able and willing to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question