Fire & Marine Diesel Mechanic - City of Tacoma

The City of Tacoma is accepting applications for the Fire and Marine Diesel Mechanic classification.

A Fire and Marine Diesel Mechanic performs specialized, skilled work in the repair and maintenance of a variety of Fire Department equipment, vehicles and fire boats. 
Duties include:

• Inspecting, adjusting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel and gas engines, transmissions, drive trains, brakes, air systems, fire pumps, valves, and electrical systems. 
• Working with ordering parts incumbent 
• Filling out work orders
• Operating a computer
• Designing and fabricating parts and tools.

 

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?
The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• Personal time off.
• Paid holidays.
• A great pension plan.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.