Emergency Vehicle Technician

City of Tucson; Of; On-site; TRY 2,689,000 - 4,156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Fire Department is seeking an Emergency Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair Class 3–8 emergency vehicles. The role requires readiness for on-call work, weekend coverage, and overtime as needed.

Applicants must obtain 609 refrigerant recovery certification within 30 days and forklift certification within 60 days, with ongoing education to pursue EVT/ASE credentials for pay progression.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write, communicate in English and follow instructions.
• Must be willing to respond on-call within one hour; weekends/holidays/overtime as needed.
• Must obtain Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery certification within 30 days of hire and forklift certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on Class 3–8 vehicles.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and respond to situations while on call.
• Progress through EVT/ASE certifications per the skill-based pay plan.

Skills

Background check

On-call availability

English language skills

Tools

609 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Forklift Operator Certification

ASE EVT certifications

ASE Master certifications

Job description

Posting Close Date

This is an open/continuous recruitment and will remain open until position(s) have been filled.

The first review of applications will be September 29, 2026 and then every two (2) weeks thereafter.

If selected for this position, you will be subject to a background check

The Tucson Fire Fleet Management Division is proud to be certified as an ASE Blue Seal Repair Facility. The Emergency Vehicle Technician is part of this team dedicated to providing service solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. With a specialized fleet of emergency response vehicles, the Tucson Fire Department provides the latest technologies, training, and industry certification opportunities to keep the fleet management team and the fleet at the forefront of the industry.

This position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on Class 3 or higher vehicles and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on-call on a rotating schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Respond to situations while on call within one (1) hour.

This position requires a Section 609 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification within 30 days of hire. A City of Tucson Forklift Operator certification within 60 days of hire.

This position requires continued education and renewal, ability to read, write, communicate, and follow oral and written instructions in the English language, and have a rollaway toolbox with a full set of tools required to perform journey level maintenance and repairs on a Class 3 – 8 vehicles.

Skill Based Pay/Certifications and expected timeline:

The Emergency Vehicle Technician classification is included in a skill-based pay plan which provides compensation for achieving and maintaining 28 ASE and EVT certifications required for this position as listed below. ASE and EVT certification fees are paid for by the department with a passing score.

Employees in this classification are required to progress through the levels of certification in a consecutive manner as listed below.

• Master Fire Apparatus Technician Certification (6 EVT Certifications)
• Master Ambulance Technician Certification (5 EVT Certifications)
• Master Automobile Technician Certification (9 ASE Certifications)
• Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (8 ASE Certifications