FIRE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - FIRE EMERGENCY

Position/Program Information

FIRE DEPARTMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
Applications will be accepted beginning July 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.

REPOSTING INFORMATION
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO EXTEND THE FILING PERIOD.

EXAM NUMBER
37472I-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fire Equipment Mechanic vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Fire Equipment Mechanic.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives two or more axle vehicles (automatic and non-synchro manual transmission) with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more by safely maneuvering vehicles (e.g., through remote areas, unpaved, off road) in different weather conditions; following traffic laws; utilizing road/electronic maps/GPS in order to make emergency repairs, deliver vehicles, and road test vehicles.
• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and brake systems, and hydraulic problems on gasoline and diesel apparatus by using visual inspection techniques and a variety of test equipment (e.g., pressure gauges, computer diagnostic equipment, flow-charts, schematics, multi-meter) in order to locate the source of problems and determine what corrective actions are needed (e.g., adjustments, repairs, replacement of parts).
• Repairs gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, rear axle, rotary and centrifugal pumps, and transfer case by removing and replacing defective parts, overhauling parts, fabricating parts, etc. using a variety of handheld, hydraulic, and power tools, pneumatic tools and equipment (e.g., micrometers, pullers, wrenches) in order to return the vehicle back into service.
• Performs maintenance on a variety of fire equipment (e.g., air and hydraulic brakes, power steering, suspensions, electrical systems, and powertrain) by replacing worn parts, changing fluids, etc., using a variety of tools and equipment (e.g., wrenches, pliers) in order to adhere to a pre-established maintenance schedule.
• Performs general welding and fabrication by gathering and utilizing appropriate materials (e.g., welding machine, electrodes, metal to be welded), and putting on safety gear (e.g., welding helmet, gloves, welding goggles) in order to make repairs or pre-approved modifications to equipment.
• Completes forms, work orders, and makes logbook entries (e.g., brief written reports, inspection checklists, maintenance logs) by hand and/or using a computer word processing and/or email application in order to complete the necessary paperwork for state and federally mandated inspections, and to document the performance of scheduled maintenance, report issues or problems.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALIFY:
Option I: Completion of a recognized apprentice training program* of at least four years duration in the repair of automotive and power equipment** - AND - One year's experience at the journey level***.

Option II: Six years' experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive and power equipment, two years of which must have been at the journey level.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Apprenticeship training programs must be recognized by a national, global, or regional accrediting agency, the California State Department of Education, the California State Department of Labor Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution at the time of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov within ten (10) calendar days of filing. Include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the emailed documents.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

NOTE: If credit is given for course work, transcripts must indicate completion of required course work. All transcripts/degrees may be reviewed for content and curriculum emphasis.

**Gas and diesel automotive and power equipment including all heavy on-road equipment such as trucks of at least 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, trucks of at least 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or trailers over 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

***To qualify, applicants must have been at full performance level and assigned the full-range and diversity of mechanical work.

LICENSE :
A valid California Class B Driver License is required to perform job-related duties.

Applicants for this position must provide a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. If the applicant does not have a driving record from the State of California, the applicant may be required to provide his/her driving record from any other state/jurisdiction.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENC E :

Out-of-Class experience will not be accepted for this examination.

PHYSICAL CLASS :

Physical Class IV- Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

VISION: Normal color perception.

According to the County MOU Article 19 : Employees must furnish their own hand tools.

EXAM CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Michelle.Herrera-Gomez@fire.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section

Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500

Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Email: Michelle.Herrera-Gomez@fire.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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