Vehicle Technician - Emergency Services

Why Join Us?

• $5,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Bonus payments are issued in accordance with the terms outlined below and are contingent upon continued employment and fulfillment of all position requirements.
  • Candidates Hired with a Valid CDL
    • 50% of the sign‑on bonus will be paid upon completion of six (6) months of continuous employment.
    • The remaining 50% will be paid upon successful completion of one‑year of employment
      .
  • Candidates Hired without a CDL
    • If a CDL is obtained within the first six (6) months of employment:
      • 50% of the sign‑on bonus will be paid after six (6) months of continuous employment.
      • The remaining 50% will be paid upon successful completion of one‑year of employment
        .
    • If a CDL is required as a condition of employment and obtained by the end of one‑year employment:
      • 100% of the sign‑on bonus will be paid upon successful completion of one‑year of employment
        .
• Retirement and Health Benefits
  • The city’s retirement program helps you plan for a secure future. The Defined Benefit Pension plan provides a guaranteed monthly benefit at retirement, with a 10-year vesting period, a 2% multiplier at normal retirement, and a required 7.75% pre-tax contribution; the City funds the remainder and assumes the investment risk. Employees can also join the optional 401(a) plan with no required contribution, a 7% City contribution, and a one-year vesting.
    
    Optional Roth IRA and 457 Deferred Compensation plans are also available.
  • Annual leave and sick leave each accrue at 8 hours per month. Annual leave increases after 5 full years of service.
  • Comprehensive health benefits are available to support you and your family. View full details in our Benefits Guide.
• Career Growth Our structured advancement path includes Emergency Vehicle Technician I and Emergency Vehicle Technician III, each with pay increases and expanding responsibilities. Placement depends on experience, with opportunities to grow at every stage.
• Training & Development Gain hands‑on experience working on emergency vehicles and equipment that includes gasoline‑ and diesel‑powered fire apparatus, aerial ladder trucks, rescue units, and related emergency response vehicles and equipment, with all training provided for career advancement.
• Community Impact Play a critical role in ensuring operational readiness and continuity for Fire Rescue Services which directly supports the ability to respond to emergencies and protect the community.

• Emergency Vehicle Technician I: Starting salary range from $27.92/hour to $41.72/hour, based on experience and certifications.
• Emergency Vehicle Technician III: Starting salary range from $31.02/hour to $47.15/hour, based on experience and certifications.

The Fire Rescue Services department is seeking a skilled and motivated technician to join our Emergency Vehicle Maintenance Team. This position performs complex mechanical work involving the inspection, maintenance, and repair of gasoline‑ and diesel‑powered fire apparatus, aerial ladder trucks, rescue units, and related emergency response vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing engines, hydraulic systems, suspensions, electrical systems, HVAC, and specialized portable equipment used in critical emergency operations.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and continuity of Fire Rescue services, directly supporting the department’s ability to respond to emergencies and protect the community.

Working under general supervision, employees exercise a significant degree of independent judgment in determining the method of repair following receipt of oral or written work orders. Work is inspected while in progress, and/or the record of equipment services is reviewed to determine the degree of employee performance. Scheduled hours include normal business hours, Monday through Friday, though may need to extend to evenings and/or weekends in case of emergencies or risk to service readiness.

Selected candidates may be considered for placement as either an Emergency Vehicle Technician I (B25) or Emergency Vehicle Technician III (B30) for Emergency Service vehicles within the Fire Rescue department based on their…