Emergency Vehicle Technician I, II or III

Duties

• Perform diagnostics, repair and specialty maintenance of a variety of medium and heavy-duty fire and pump apparatus and firefighting equipment
• Performs routine preventive maintenance work on City vehicles following suggested manufacturer and City standards.
• Repair major vehicular systems and components such as the power plant, drive train, cooling, steering and suspension, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems.
• Repair system and components such as belts, hoses, tires, lamps, tune-ups, and new vehicle preparations.
• Repair shop equipment and tools.
• Performs welding repairs and modifications/fabrications.
• Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning vehicular systems and components and recommends most effective solutions.
• Inspects vehicles to ensure that they comply with all statutory safety requirements.
• Performs road service repairs in Boca Raton and surrounding cities.
• Completes preventive maintenance forms correctly.
• Assists in cleaning the shop work area.

Minimums

Knowledge of:

• The methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment.
• Scan tools, OEM software (where applicable), and basic laptop-based diagnostics
• The repair and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized fire equipment, pumps, and apparatus.

Skilled in:

• The methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment.
• Scan tools, OEM software (where applicable), and basic laptop-based diagnostics
• The repair and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized fire equipment, pumps, and apparatus.

Ability to:

• Diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire pumps and related valves or pressure relief systems.
• Adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Interpret work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts.
• Lift articles weighing 50 pounds.
• Understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form.

How to apply

Selected candidate may be considered for placement within the classification and pay range of Emergency Vehicle Technician I, Emergency Vehicle Technician II or Emergency Vehicle Technician III, subject to the criteria outlined below: Minimum Qualifications: Emergency Vehicle Technician I:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair WITH one (1) year of experience as a diesel mechanic; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Valid State of Florida Class “B” CDL Driver License with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.

Emergency Vehicle Technician II:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair WITH one (1) year of experience as a diesel mechanic; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Valid State of Florida Class “B” CDL Driver License with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
• Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in two or more of the following:

• T2 - Truck – Diesel Engines
• T3 - Truck – Drive Train
• T4 - Truck – Brakes
• T5 - Truck – Suspension & Steering
• T6 - Truck – Electrical / Electronic Systems
• T7 - Truck – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

OR

• Certification by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVTCC) in two or more of the following:

• F1 - Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus
• F2 - Design & Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus
• F3 - Fire Pumps & Accessories
• F4 - Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems
• F5 - Aerial Fire Apparatus
• F6 - Allison Automatic Transmissions

Emergency Vehicle Technician III:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in emergency vehicle maintenance or equivalent heavy-duty fleet work
• Valid State of Florida Class “B” CDL Driver License with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
• Certification by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in four or more of the following:

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• T2 - Truck – Diesel Engines
• T3 - Truck – Drive Train
• T4 - Truck – Brakes
• T5 - Truck – Suspension & Steering
• T6 - Truck – Electrical / Electronic Systems
• T7 - Truck – Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• Certification by the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVTCC) in three or more of the following:
• F1 - Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus
• F2 - Design & Performance Standards of Fire Apparatus
• F3 - Fire Pumps & Accessories
• F4 - Fire Apparatus Electrical Systems
• F5 - Aerial Fire Apparatus
• F6 - Allison Automatic Transmissions

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical Examination
• Drug and Alcohol Screening