Emergency Vehicle Technician

The Fleet Services Emergency Vehicle Technician’s (EVT) primary duties are the repair and maintenance of emergency fire protection and public safety vehicles and equipment. The EVT also performs preventative maintenance, routine maintenance/repairs, and emergency repairs on all City-owned vehicles, including Construction Equipment, Automobiles, Light, Medium, and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Fire Apparatus, Ambulances, Police Pursuit units as well as other Fleet assets.

Essential Job Functions represent 20%-50% of working time on a regular basis, subject to the varying demand of specific functions. All functions listed below are considered essential and are expected to be completed regularly and efficiently by any incumbent. Regular, punctual and on-site attendance is essential for all functions listed below:

• Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, other city employees, vendors, and the public.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and state inspections on the City’s fleet of standard and emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and accurate diagnoses of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and computerized vehicle components.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled repairs to the City’s fleet of standard and emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs standard and emergency vehicles and equipment in accordance to industry, City, State, and Federal standards.
• Responds to roadside or field repairs.
• Utilizes fleet maintenance software to record detailed and accurate documentation of service and repairs.
• Conducts new vehicle and equipment check‑in, make‑ready, and decommissioning operations.

Other Job Functions are essential but represent less than 20% of working time on a regular basis. These are performed with less regularity but are considered essential. All functions listed below are considered essential and are expected to be completed regularly and efficiently by any incumbent.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned within the scope of essential functions.
• May be required to work overtime and be on‑call on a roating schedule.
• Performs good housekeeping practices to maintain the shop, work area, tools, and equipment in a safe and orderly manner.

• The Fleet Services EVT must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Requires a minimum of five years of experience in automotive and/or heavy truck repair
• One year of small engine repair experience is preferred
• Two years experience in Fire Apparatus repair is preferred
• Must possess EVT Fire Apparatus Level I & II or EVT Ambulance Level I & II certifications, or applicable manufacturer training and certifications.

• Must be “Official State of Texas Vehicle Inspector” or obtain within first six months of employment
• Must possess a Class A or B CDL Texas Driver’s License or obtain within first six months of employment, with a good driving record
• Must have Mobile Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC) EPA 609 Certification or obtain within first six months of employment
• License and certifications must be maintained during the term of employment

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test, and a motor vehicle review. Current CDL holders must pass a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test and successfully complete the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

• Must be self‑motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and regulations for emergency vehicle maintenance and repair
• Must have knowledge of repairs and troubleshooting of automotive, heavy truck, and construction equipment
• Ability to read, understand and comprehend owners’ manuals, repairs manuals, schematics, and drawings to repair and maintain…