Fire Mechanic - CDL

The City of Chandler Fire Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Fire Mechanic - CDL
. The position is scheduled to work 5 days, 8 hours.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with additional holiday leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

The City of Chandler Fire Department is a progressive, internationally accredited organization with an ISO Class 1 rating and a distinguished history of service to the community. City charter authorizes the Department to mitigate all hazards, including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and crisis intervention. In support of those functions, the Fire Department staffs a Fire Prevention Division, EMS and Training Divisions, Mechanical Maintenance Facility, Community Preparedness Office, and Department Administration.

Chandler Fire is:

• Responsive to the Needs of the Community
• Committed to Community Involvement
• Dedicated to Customer Service
• Proud of our Professionalism

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, ability to organize, and prioritize work and is dependable, reliable, and responsible. The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform specialized journey level mechanical maintenance and repair on all types of complex firefighting apparatus and related equipment, to include heavy duty Fire response trucks, general purpose automotive vehicles and specialized components such as centrifugal fire pumps, hydraulically operated aerial ladders, elevating platforms and computerized electronic control systems.

Additionally, an employee in this class may be assigned to repair and maintain fire service tools and equipment.

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• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 years of experience in the maintenance, repair and inspection of heavy equipment including experience maintaining and repairing diesel motors; and
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (E.V.T.) Fire Apparatus Level I Certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion; and
• a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record and
• a Class B Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire or promotion; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.