Public Works/Fleet - Emergency Vehicle Technician (Fire Shop) - Second Shift

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the City of Hampton as a technician for emergency vehicles, ensuring reliability and safety. This role offers autonomy while performing critical maintenance and repair tasks, necessitating relevant experience and certifications. Enjoy career development opportunities in a vibrant community that values its rich history and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Career and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• Two years experience in repair and maintenance of fire trucks/ambulances.
• Experience in computerized diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Must obtain EVT certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance and repair work on emergency vehicles.
• Ensure peak performance and reliability in critical situations.
• Work under general supervision with autonomy in task execution.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational, technical or trade school training in automotive technology

Tools

Automotive mechanic tools

Job description

Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to public safety and operational excellence. This position performs advanced maintenance and repair work on a wide range of emergency vehicles and equipment, ensuring peak performance and reliability in critical situations. Working under general supervision, the role offers autonomy in task execution within established procedures, allowing for independent problem-solving and technical expertise. If you are a skilled technician with a passion for precision and service, we invite you to apply and support the mission of keeping emergency response teams ready and equipped. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package.

This position is for second shift, which is currently as listed below:
Tuesday - Friday, 3pm-11:30pm
Saturday, 8am-4:30pm

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational, technical or trade school training in automotive technology preferred.
• Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in the repair and maintenance of Fire Trucks and/or Ambulances or three (3) years of experience working on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience must have included preventative maintenance checks, computerized diagnostics, and complex electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Five (5) years of full-time equivalent experience in the repair of complicated motor control panels and switches and gasoline and diesel emergency power supply systems or closely related experience.
• Must obtain Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must be a Certified as a Motor Vehicle Inspector, licensed by the State of Virginia, or the ability to pass the requirements to obtain license within 90-days.
• Must obtain and maintain ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications in the truck content areas of Electrical/Electronic Systems, Diesel Engine and ASE Medium/Heavy Brakes within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a State of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or have the ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a complete set of automotive mechanic tools at all times while in this position.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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