Emergency Vehicle Technician — Fire Apparatus & Ambulance Fleet

City of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson Fire Department seeks an Emergency Vehicle Technician to perform detailed maintenance on fire apparatus, ambulances, and support equipment. You will work under supervision, with on-call responsibilities including weekends and holidays, and must obtain required certifications within specified timelines.

Applicants should have a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, 4 years of relevant experience, and the ability to read and write English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years recent experience maintaining class 3-8 vehicles
• Valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement
• Section 609 refrigerant recovery certification within 30 days
• Forklift Operator certification within 60 days
• Must read/write English and follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on fire apparatus, ambulances, forklifts, trailers, and support equipment.
• Services include diesel engines, automatic transmissions, fire pumps, aerial devices, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, air and hydraulic brakes, air conditioning, steering, and suspensions.
• Conduct road tests to evaluate performance and diagnose issues; read manuals and interpret diagrams.
• Maintain fleet maintenance records and ensure safety standards and clean work environment.
• Attend department trainings and unit predelivery inspections; participate in meetings.

Skills

CDL

Forklift operation

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading/Writing English

Tools

Diesel engines

Automatic transmissions

HVAC systems

Electrical wiring diagrams

Job description

The City of Tucson Fire Department seeks an Emergency Vehicle Technician to perform detailed maintenance on fire apparatus, ambulances, and support equipment. You will work under supervision, with on-call responsibilities including weekends and holidays, and must obtain required certifications within specified timelines.

Applicants should have a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, 4 years of relevant experience, and the ability to read and write English.