Fire Fleet Technician​/Senior Fire Fleet Technician

Position: Fire Fleet Technician / Senior Fire Fleet Technician
Qualifications

FIRE FLEET TECHNICIAN / SENIOR FIRE FLEET TECHNICIAN

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

Pay Grade:

Fire Fleet Technician: 108

Senior Fire Fleet Technician: 112

Hourly Salary Range:

Fire Fleet Technician: $25.52 - $37.64

Senior Fire Fleet Technician: $32.25 - $47.54

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, which is $31.58 per hour for the Fire Fleet Technician and $39.90 per hour for the Senior Fire Fleet Technician.

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

* 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day

* Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.

* Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month

* Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance

* Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

* Wellness Program Discount on health premiums

* Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month

* Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year

* Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit

* Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

* Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Fire / Support Services

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#902406

DESCRIPTION

This position maintains and repairs fire department apparatus and equipment including fire response vehicles, ambulances, other support vehicles, and equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Repairs and maintains assigned fire department apparatus and equipment.

* Performs routine preventative maintenance inspections and follow-up repairs.

* Maintain maintenance and repair records using the fleet maintenance software program.

* Fabricates, welds, cuts and grinds parts for fire department apparatus and equipment.

* Transports fire department apparatus and equipment to vendor locations.

* Cleans and maintains all shop equipment and tools.

* May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Senior Fire Fleet Technician:

Performs job duties listed above and:

* Performs all preventative maintenance inspections and follow-up repairs.

* Conducts road-side services for disabled fire apparatus.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Fire Fleet Technician:

One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles or equipment, or related experience.

Senior Fire Fleet Technician

Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles or equipment, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Both levels:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or

Certifications:

Both levels

* Valid Driver's license

Fire Fleet Technician

* Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), obtain within six (6) months of hire

* Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level I Fire Apparatus Technician certification, obtain within two (2) years of hire

* EVT Level I Fire Ambulance Technician certification, obtain within two (2) years of hire

Senior Fire Fleet Technician

* Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

* Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level I Fire Apparatus Technician certification

* EVT Level I Fire Ambulance Technician certification

* EVT Level II Fire Apparatus Technician certification, obtain within two (2) years of hire

* EVT Level II Fire Ambulance Technician certification, obtain within two (2) years of hire

Additional Requirements (Both Levels)

* Complete set of mechanic hand tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

* Criminal history review

* Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

* Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Description s | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime…