Heavy Equipment Technician I​/II

Heavy Equipment Technician I

$64,991.68 - $87,609.60 Annually

$71,233.76 - $96,012.80 Annually

2.54% effective May 1, 2026

• Recruitment Closes - Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.
• Oral Interviews/Testing - Week of February 9, 2026
• Selection Interviews – TBD
• Estimated Start Date - March 16, 2026

Note:

all dates are subject to change based on organizational need. Should a change occur, Human Resources will notify all affected candidates via email.

Under immediate (Heavy Equipment Technician I) to general (Heavy Equipment Technician II) supervision, performs a variety of major and minor mechanical and electrical repairs and adjustments on a variety of fire apparatus equipment weighing over 26,001 pounds and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives immediate (Heavy Equipment Technician I) to general (Heavy Equipment Technician II) supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Heavy Equipment Technician I – The first level in the two‑level series, initially under close supervision, learns and performs routine duties in the Fleet Services Center. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Heavy Equipment Technician II – The second level, fully qualified journey‑level classification. Distinct from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Occasional instruction is provided only when new or unusual situations arise.

Positions in the class series are flexibly staffed; promotion from I to II is based on management affirmation, satisfactory work performance, meeting minimum qualifications, and granted approval.

(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by vocational training in vehicle maintenance and repair.

• Heavy Equipment Technician I – Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel‑powered equipment.
• Heavy Equipment Technician II – Five (5) years of journey‑level mechanic experience, including two (2) years performing duties similar to a Heavy Equipment Technician I with the Authority 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 California Class B driver’s license with air brake, manual transmission, and tanker endorsements; hazardous material endorsement must be obtained within nine (9) months of appointment.
• 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 break inspector qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR Part 396.19 within six (6) months of appointment.

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

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

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

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…