Emergency Vehicle Technician

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Emergency Vehicle Technician with the Fleet Department.

• Perform maintenance and repair of emergency vehicles and equipment, including fire apparatus, ambulances, and law enforcement units.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computerized systems to ensure safe and reliable vehicle operation.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections, including state safety and emissions testing, brake systems, and front‑end alignments.
• Maintain and repair specialized fire equipment systems, such as pups, aerial devices, foam systems and hydraulic components.
• Upfit and convert vehicles for emergency service use (fire and police), ensuring compliance with specifications and operational requirements.
• Perform road testing and operational checks to verify repairs and ensure equipment is safe and fully functional prior to return to service.
• Coordinate warranty work and external repairs with vendors and manufacturers to support timely and cost‑effective service delivery.
• Fabricate, weld, and rebuild components and systems as needed to support repairs and extend asset life.
• Work on‑call as scheduled. In emergency conditions, be available to perform repair and relief work. Perform road calls as assigned.
• Maintain regular on‑site attendance – an essential function of this position.
• Work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director and/or their designee(s).

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.

• At least one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in emergency vehicle preventative maintenance and automobile mechanics required.
• Municipal or government experience preferred.
• Experience working with a fleet management system (FASTER) preferred.
• Experience working with GPS telematics systems preferred.

• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements within 180 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain EVT certifications (up to 15) within the first year; certifications at time of hire preferred.
• Ability to obtain ASE certifications (T1–T7 and A4, A5, A9) within three (3) years.
• Ability to obtain required operational licenses within designated time frames, including:
  Texas DPS Inspector License and Underground Storage Tank Operator Certification (within 30 days).
• A/C Refrigerant Certification (within 90 days).
• Forklift Operator License (within 120 days).

• Starting salary of $58,677 – $85,592 depending on your qualifications and experience.
• City‑subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options.
• City‑paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long‑term Disability.
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short‑Term Disability and pre‑paid legal benefits through Legal Shield.
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion.
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City.
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan.
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment.
• On‑site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness).
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.