Reports To: Division Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

2025 Pay Range: $57,200 to $85,800 Annually. The starting range for this role is $57,200 to $65,000. 

Are you passionate about making a difference in a close-knit community? Evergreen, Colorado is a vibrant and picturesque mountain town - perfect for enjoying the outdoors, scenic views, and being part of a community that truly cares for one another. Join our dedicated team members where protecting life, property, and the environment is our mission.

About Us

Evergreen Fire/Rescue, founded in 1948, provides around the clock emergency medical, rescue, and fire suppression along with community risk reduction services to nearly 26,000 residents across more than 125 square miles. Led by a Fire Chief and the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Fire Protection District, EFR consists of six divisions: Administration, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Operations, Community Risk Reduction, Maintenance, and Wildland. The many dedicated Volunteers and Employees of each division are committed to providing exceptional service to their community of residents, business owners, employees, and visitors. 

This is a mechanic position in the maintenance and repair of automotive and life safety equipment. Work involves servicing and repairing automotive and life safety related equipment. Considerable independence in task and accomplishment is expected. 

Knowledge required for success:

• The operating principles of internal combustion, diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drive train components and of the standard mechanical components of related equipment, their maintenance and repair. 

• All systems within a power plant including cooling, lubrication, fuel delivery, governor and mechanical components. 

• The removal and installation procedures required to repair, drive train, drive shaft, pump, generator components and assemblies, their construction and control. 

• The specialized equipment used for gas detection and the maintenance / certification of the equipment to provide safe operation at all times. 

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of heavy equipment repair work and large-scale shop operations including appropriate lifting methods

Skills required for success:

• Perform duties in a safe, orderly, and timely fashion with awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions of heavy equipment repair work and large-scale shop operations including appropriate lifting methods. 

• Perform preventative maintenance to align with PM schedules A and B

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair – direct and alternating current low and high voltage electrical systems; power plants and control systems for diesel, gasoline, and natural gas; 

drive train systems including clutches, automatic transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials; suspensions systems for leaf and coil spring, pneumatic, and rubber isolated; hydraulic pumps, manual and hydraulic assisted steering gears, associated gear parts, and mounting of steering systems; hydraulic, pneumatic air over hydraulic, vacuum over hydraulic, disc, drum, anti-lock, and combination brake systems. 

• Use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of related equipment 

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in detecting malfunctions and in solving mechanical problems

• Comprehend a variety of work orders, service records, electrical diagrams, technical manuals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare work orders, timecards, vehicle maintenance reports, etc. using prescribed formats.

Competencies required for success:

· Communications: Effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions. Read, comprehend, and prepare work orders, service records, service diagrams, and technical manuals. Basic computer software user of Microsoft Office Suite. 

· Customer Service: Interact with district team members, contract partners, and vendors in a positive manner. Provide quality work in a productive environment for the district fleet and for customer fleets. 

· Leadership: Ensure that all safety policies, procedures and devices are followed at all times. Exercise independent judgment and initiative in detecting malfunctions and solving problems. 

· Teamwork: Work in collaboration with other mechanic(s) and team members for the completion of apparatus and equipment repairs. Ability to adjust to interruptions and change of work flow. 

• 18 years old or older
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (able to obtain CO driver’s license in 30 days of      hire)
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) within 6 months of hire
• Basic electrical system knowledge of (A/C & D/C) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other computer software. 
• Two years’ experience as an automotive diesel mechanic working on class- 6 vehicles or larger 
• Two years’ experience working on gasoline powered equipment produced since 2002.
• Must have own tools applicable to the position or be willing to purchase as necessary
• We do not permit the use of medicinal or recreational marijuana.

Preferred Qualifications or ability to obtain:

• Experience in the fire protection industry

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) /Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certified

Job Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt

Compensation: $57,200 to $85,800 annually. The starting range for this role is $57,200 to $65,000.

Benefits include:

· Healthcare - medical, dental, vision covered at 100% and dependents at 80%

· 401a pension w/employee and employer contribution

· 457 Plan

· Generous Paid Time Off

· Life and Disability Insurance 

This job posting will be closed on March 21, 2025. 

Evergreen Fire Rescue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, military status, race, religion, marital status, or other protected classes under the law.