Emergency Vehicle Technician

City of Tucson • Tucson, AZ

1d • $19 - $37

About The Position

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, or construction equipment, or mining equipment and requires the ability to work in a busy environment, on-call on a rotating schedule, weekends and holidays as needed. The position requires a City of Tucson Forklift Operator certification along with 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 Class 3 – 8 vehicles. 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: Master Automotive Technician (A1 – A9) · ASE: Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (T1 – T8) · EVT: Master Fire Apparatus Technician (F1 – F6) · EVT: Master Ambulance Technician (E0 – E4) Employees in this classification are required to progress through the levels of certification in a consecutive manner. Additional information regarding the ASE and EVT certification programs can be found on the websites listed below. National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) https://www.ase.com/ Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission Inc. (EVT) https://evtcc.org/ Save the date: Hiring Interviews will take place on 4/1/2026 and 4/2/2026 at 720 E. Ajo Way at the Fire Fleet building. If selected for the position, you will be subject for a background check. ABOUT THIS JOB Position Specific Summary Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and modifies emergency vehicles and equipment. Work is performed under the Fleet Services Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• 6 months post high school
• Four (4) years of relevant experience
• Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• City of Tucson Forklift Operator certification
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow oral and written instructions in the English language
• Have a rollaway toolbox with a full set of tools required to perform journey level maintenance and repairs on Class 3 – 8 vehicles
• ASE: Master Automotive Technician (A1 – A9)
• ASE: Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (T1 – T8)
• EVT: Master Fire Apparatus Technician (F1 – F6)
• EVT: Master Ambulance Technician (E0 – E4)

Nice To Haves

• Section 609 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong background in 12-volt electrical systems, multiplex systems, Class 3-8 brake systems, diesel engines, automatic transmission, Hydraulic systems, pneumatic, A/C systems, welding and fabrication experience
• 10 years of experience with ASE Master Auto Technician, ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician, Master EVT Ambulance Technician, and Master EVT Apparatus Technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventative maintenance and inspections on emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and diagnoses electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and computerized vehicle components.
• Maintains records of equipment repairs, replacements, and services.
• Conducts road tests to evaluate vehicle performance and identify issues.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED