Berkeley County (SC) Government · 1 day ago
Fire Apparatus Service Technician
Moncks Corner, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBerkeley County (SC) Government is seeking a Fire Apparatus Technician to perform journey-level inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles. The role involves ensuring the safe and reliable operation of fire department vehicles and systems.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Daniel Corbin
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on fire engines, ladder trucks, tenders, rescue units, and support vehicles, including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brake systems, and suspensions
Test, diagnose, maintain, and repair fire pumps, valves, water tanks, plumbing, foam systems, and related components in accordance with NFPA, manufacturer, and department standards
Diagnose and repair complex electrical and electronic systems, including multiplexed wiring, warning lights and sirens, scene lighting, communications equipment, and line‑voltage systems
Perform annual and periodic inspections on fire department vehicles and apparatus, including operational road tests and pump performance tests, and document findings and repairs
Perform welding, fabrication, and modification work to install equipment, repair brackets, steps, compartments, and other apparatus components as needed
Maintain accurate computerized maintenance records, including labor time, parts usage, inspection results, and compliance documentation
Coordinate with fire operations staff to schedule repairs and minimize apparatus downtime, communicating status and safety concerns clearly
Respond to field breakdowns, perform on‑scene diagnostics and emergency repairs, and arrange for towing or recovery when required
Qualification
Required
One or more EVT certifications (e.g., Fire Apparatus Level I or II) and multiple ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications
Experience performing pump testing, aerial device inspections, and NFPA‑compliant documentation
Company
Berkeley County (SC) Government
Berkeley County is a beautiful place to call home and one of the fastest-growing counties in the state and country.
Founded in 1882
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Pinson
Chief Administrative Officer
David Kornahrens Jr
Chief Information Officer
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