Vehicle Technician - Emergency Services

Hourly Pay (Based on Experience & Certifications)Emergency Vehicle Technician I: $27.92 – $41.72/hourEmergency Vehicle Technician III: $31.02 – $47.15/hour$5,000 Sign-On Bonus StructureCandidates Hired WITH a Valid CDL50% paid after 6 months of continuous employment50% paid after 1 year of continuous employmentCandidates Hired WITHOUT a CDLIf CDL is obtained within the first 6 months:50% paid after 6 months50% paid after 1 yearIf CDL is required and obtained by the end of year one:100% paid upon completion of 1 yearBonus payments are contingent upon continued employment and meeting all position requirements.RetirementDefined Benefit Pension Plan10-year vesting2% multiplier at normal retirement7.75% employee contribution (pre-tax)City-funded balance; City assumes investment riskOptional 401(a) with 7% City contribution (1-year vesting)Optional 457 Deferred Compensation and Roth IRAHealth & LeaveComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceAnnual Leave: 8 hours/month (increases after 5 years)Sick Leave: 8 hours/monthSchedule:Monday–Friday, standard business hoursEvenings/weekends as needed during emergenciesKey ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain fire apparatus and emergency vehiclesPerform preventative maintenance per manufacturer and City standardsRepair engines, drivetrains, HVAC, brakes, hydraulics, electrical and computer systemsPerform welding, fabrication, and equipment modificationsConduct road tests and safety inspectionsComplete service documentation accuratelyRespond to road service calls within Boca Raton and surrounding citiesMaintain cleanliness and organization of shop areasMinimum QualificationsEmergency Vehicle Technician IHigh School Diploma or GED2+ years repairing automotive or fire-related equipmentASE Certification in 2 or more:T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7Florida Class B CDL (or ability to obtain within 1 year)No more than 6 points in a 3-year driving recordEmergency Vehicle Technician IIIHigh School Diploma or GED3+ years repairing automotive or fire-related equipmentASE Certification in 2 or more categories listed aboveValid Florida Class B CDLEVTCC Certification in 3 or more:F1–F6 (Fire Apparatus, Pumps, Aerials, Electrical, Transmissions)Knowledge of:Automotive and heavy vehicle repair methods and toolsDiesel and gasoline enginesFire pumps, aerial systems, and specialty fire equipmentOEM software and diagnostic scan toolsSkilled In:Fire pump inspection, testing, and maintenanceUsing shop tools and machinery safelyAccurate documentation and work order completionAbility To:Diagnose drivetrain, chassis, and system failuresInterpret diagrams, schematics, and technical manualsLift, push, and pull up to 50 poundsFollow written and verbal instructionsrecblid 193qft1us9uwssxul4lupbgni3kg5g