Equipment Technician I​/II

Equipment Technician I/II

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Equipment Technician I/II in the Fleet Services Division. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Under immediate (Equipment Technician I) to general (Equipment Technician II) supervision, performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled mechanic duties to repair, service, and maintain a variety of fire apparatus equipment weighing up to 26,000 pounds; and performs related duties as assigned. Receives immediate (Equipment Technician I) to general (Equipment Technician II) supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

To review the full Class Specifications for Equipment Technician I please visit www.

OCFA.org. To review the full Class Specifications for Equipment Technician II please visit www.

OCFA.org.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education (position requirement at application):
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by vocational training in vehicle maintenance and repair. Experience (position requirement at application):
Equipment Technician I
- Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Equipment Technician II
- Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to an Equipment Technician Iwith the OCFA or other fire agency.

Possession of, or successful acquisition by time of appointment, a valid Class C California driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Class B California driver's license, with air brake and tanker endorsements, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession, of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid Forklift operator certification, to be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of appointment, a valid EPA 609 Air Conditioning certification, to be maintained throughout employment. Must complete brake inspector qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR Part 396.19 within six (6) months of appointment.

Recruitment Closes
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Oral interviews/Testing
- Week of August 10, 2026. Selection Interview
- Week of August 17, 2026. Anticipated Start Date - TBD.

Must possess mobility to work in a warehouse environment and in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend from fire apparatus and vehicles, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites;

vision including color vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Employees primarily work in a maintenance shop and in the field and are exposed to loud and excessive noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, vermin, insects, and parasites, biologic and infectious agents, hazardous physical substances and odors, fumes, dust and air contaminants, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and moving parts, moving objects or other vehicles, and work at heights using stationary and mobile ladders.

Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. May be required to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays. May travel to and from remote locations for incident assignments and may be required to stay in remote locations without accommodations.

Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to:…