Fire Mechanic 1

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As a Fire Mechanic 1, you will perform inspections, maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of emergency vehicles including heavy duty trucks (fire apparatus), light and medium duty support vehicles and watercraft. Primary duties include:

• Conduct commercial vehicle and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and repair a variety of highly complex electrical and electronic systems.
• Diagnose and repair of general mechanical systems and air and hydraulic brake systems.
• Utilize a variety of diagnostic software, tools, and equipment to facilitate troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and perform minor repairs to gasoline and diesel engines (Detroit Diesel & Cummins experience).
• Maintain and repair fire pumps and aerial devices (in-house training to be provided).
• Perform minor metal fabrication including cutting, heating and welding.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED or CAEC (Canadian Adult Education Credential)) and a valid Alberta Journeyman Heavy Duty Truck Transport Mechanic Certificate or a Red Seal Inter-provincial ticket as a Heavy Duty Truck Transport Mechanic.
• A valid Class 3 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with an Air Brake Endorsement and the ability to safely operate large vehicles and equipment.
• A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) license or the ability to obtain a CVIP license within 3 months of hire.
• The ability to achieve Master Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification within 3 years.
• The ability to handle a wide range of duties while demonstrating good judgment and decision making skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment and priorities given the nature of the department's service, diversity of vehicles, and equipment being used.

Working Conditions: This position requires the incumbent to work at heights of up to 110 feet and occasionally in adverse weather conditions. It also requires working rotational shifts as the 24/7 "on-call" technician and may include field service work, potentially at fire or emergency incident scenes.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Calgary Fire Department
• Union: IAFF Local 255
• Position Type: 2 Permanent
• Compensation: $58.30 per hour
• Hours of work: Non-standard 40 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 4 day work week, Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday.
• Location: 1755 18 Avenue NE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 18, 2026
• Job ID: 315553