About AVFRD
The Fire Department is a combined system of county and volunteer companies. Inside this system, Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue (AVFRD) exists as one of the volunteer companies. This department is celebrating 81 years of being in service to the community. The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is dedicated to safeguarding the lives and property of Ashburn and Loudoun County’s residents and visitors through superior fire, rescue, emergency, and medical response services.
AVFRD operates a specialized fire apparatus repair shop. The shop caters to the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, providing reliable maintenance, repair, and upgrade services for fire trucks and related apparatus. There are 25 pieces of apparatus that the facility is responsible for. Operational focus is on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for all apparatus assets contained within the AVFRD fleet. The operation supports the apparatus for station 6 and station 22.
We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Fleet Mechanic to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in maintaining and repairing our volunteer company-owned emergency apparatus, emphasizing the importance of experience with gas and diesel engines (e.g., Cummins), heavy truck mechanics, vehicle electrical systems, troubleshooting, and diagnosis. AVFRD prides itself as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, championing diversity and providing impartial consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, or other protected statuses.
Role Overview
The Fleet Mechanic is instrumental in the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Our fleet includes:
Fire Suppression engines
Ambulances
Aerial ladder trucks
Light Duty Utility Vehicles (pickup & SUVs)
UTV(s)
Various other vital mechanical support equipment
The role demands not just technical expertise in diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical issues but also creativity in parts fabrication and a proactive stance on fleet management. You will work from a company-owned, on-site, 3-bay maintenance shop. Candidates are expected to have personal tools, possess or be capable of obtaining ASE or specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Certification(s), a Virginia State Inspector’s License, and Emergency Vehicle Operations Certifications I-IV. Comprehensive background checks are a prerequisite for all prospective hires.
