Fleet Services Emergency Technician

City of Vancouver; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Fleet Services Emergency Technician to perform routine safety inspections, servicing, and maintenance on the Fire fleet. This role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems, fabricating parts, and ensuring equipment meets NFPA standards.

Scaffolded by a union, full-time schedule is Tue–Fri, with early morning shifts. Candidates should have 3+ years in diesel/automotive maintenance, an appropriate associate degree, and ASE certifications

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of diesel, automotive and alternative technology maintenance work experience, and drivability diagnostics.
• Equivalent to an Associate's degree in applied science with automotive or diesel study or related degree, along with electronics training.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, safety inspections and preventative maintenance on emergency apparatus, automobiles, trucks, and safety powered equipment.
• Record work time and material records related to repairs in vehicle maintenance system to ensure proper billings.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, hydraulics, and related components.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Automotive repair

Electrical diagnostics

Education

Associate’s degree in applied science (automotive/diesel)

Tools

Vehicle maintenance system

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Salary Range 6,204.91 - 8,068.72

Job Summary

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The City of Vancouver is currently recruiting for a Fleet Services Emergency Technician. The primary responsibilities are to provide routine safety inspections, servicing, and maintenance to the Fire fleet. Mechanical duties involving repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered emergency apparatus, heavy, and light fire safety equipment, and other power-driven equipment. Locate, diagnose, and repair mechanical deficiencies; design, and fabricate parts to adapt fleet to meet working requirements of department as a part of setup and/or later modifications. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the JLC-Machinists union. The schedule for this position is Tues-Fri, 6:30am to 5pm.

Essential Functions

• Perform repairs, safety inspections and preventative maintenance on emergency apparatus, automobiles, trucks, and safety powered equipment.
• Record work time and material records related to repairs in vehicle maintenance system to ensure proper billings.
• Assist with the research of specialty parts and best solutions for the job.
• Keep pace with the changing industry through research of new diagnostic tools and training on new technology.
• Diagnose and repair electrical system components, ignition systems, computers, alternators, high voltage power generators, starters, batteries, distributors, relays, switches, and low and high voltage lights.
• Diagnose and repair high-pressure air systems and hydraulic and high-press water and paint systems, including pumps valves, rams, hoses, and motors.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain air brakes; overhaul, inspect and maintain, air dryers, compressors, air lines, slack adjusters, hydraulic brakes, lining, cylinders, master cylinders, hydro boost, vacuum boosters, lines, valves, rotors, and drums.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain tie rods, springs, shocks, gear boxes, rack and pinions, drive axles, bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, alignment, air bags, levelers, torsion and torque rods, tires, and wheels
• Diagnose and repair drive trains of trucks, cars and heavy equipment, manual and automatic transmissions, hydrostatic driven transmissions to propel and hydrostatic transmission drives for pumps, blowers, vacuum systems, chain, and belt driven propelled equipment, and propeller shafts.
• Provide mobile repair to assist crew when they experience a problem in the field.
• Repair and maintain stationary generator plants at various city facilities.
• Secure roadways or construction zones.
• Research and design best set up options for vehicles and equipment being put into service.
• Research and install load security, safety devices, warning lights, backup cameras and alarms, traffic control devices, communications, GPS location, audio devices, computers, fall protection, and tool mounts.
• Install and secure specialty equipment for specific work applications.
• Design, fabricate and assemble unique or obsolete parts using MIG, TIG, electric arc, and gas welding, brazing, and soldering to mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum and cast iron.
• Use appropriate safety equipment; cut metal using gas, plasma torches, metal cutoff saws and grinding.
• Modify or straighten body and chassis damage; recondition mounted sprayers.
• Fabricate tools for departments.
• Repair field items including catch basin grates, pipe joints, gates, and playground equipment.
• Complete fire apparatus inspections and perform specialized repairs on all types of fire apparatus and equipment, aerial ladders, heavy rescue, command units, water tenders and brush units.
• Perform inspection and repairs as per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, inspect and repair fire pumps, pump transmissions, pumping valves, foam systems
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of diesel, automotive and alternative technology maintenance work experience, and drivability diagnostics.
• Equivalent to an Associate's degree in applied science with automotive or diesel study or related degree, along with electronics training.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain: Possession of, or ability to obtain a class 'A' commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire.
• Three (3) of the following ASE certifications are required within one (1) year of employment: T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 or T7.
• The remaining three (3) are required within two (2) years of employment.
• EVT certifications F1 and F2 are required within two (2) years of employment.
• EVT certifications F3, F4, F5 and F6 are required within four (4) years of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an emission certification within six (6) months.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a forklift certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge

• Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of gas, diesel, alternative fuel, and technology powered equipment e.g., propane, bio-diesel, renewable fuels, hybrid and electric
• Environmental safety and clean up requirements
• Handling of wastewater contaminated equipment, hazardous solvents, and solutions
• Safety procedures for paving equipment
• Procedures of preventive maintenance related to automotive, heavy, and light construction equipment
• Principles and procedures of hydraulic systems, high pressure air systems and high pressure water systems
• Recent developments in industry standards and practices regarding fleet maintenance
• Operation and care of internal combustion engines and hydraulic equipment
• Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in routine welding and fabricating work
• Ability to track and repair electrical malfunctions using the latest technology
• Operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, light, and heavy equipment used in city government
• Use of specialized computer system to diagnose and repair complex hydraulic and electrical systems
• Safe work practices
• Use of diagnostic software
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and ensure that repairs are made in a cost effective and timely manner
• Perform journey level equipment mechanical work including the diagnosis, troubleshooting, design, fabrication, and repair of equipment
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Use a variety of equipment maintenance tools and equipment
• Maintain a variety of shop and repair records
• Read and understand various manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver's Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ensures supervised employee review of the City Core Accident Prevention Plan, relevant safety policies and procedures, and training on illness and injury response and specific job-related safety concerns.
• Reports and appropriately escalates all safety issues and all injuries

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a Washington State Patrol comprehensive background investigation, a driving abstract, and drug testing.

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Job Posting End Date October 2, 2026

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