Emergency Vehicle Technician

The City of North Port strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs independent skilled inspections, repair and maintenance of gasoline, diesel powered vehicles, small engines, and other specifically related to emergency services equipment. Works is performed under the direction of the Fleet Services Supervisor.

• Performs repair and maintenance of Fire Department and Police Department equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs and / or replaces components in drive trains, suspensions, fuel systems, electrical systems, air systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems and all other systems found on fire apparatus, ambulances, police and other department vehicles.
• Reads and interprets manuals and other materials related to repair and maintenance of fire apparatus, ambulances and other department vehicles.
• Opens work orders, keeps and maintains records, reports and service logs.
• Performs services and repairs at other locations.
• Repairs minor body damage.
• Installs emergency equipment on new vehicles.
• Performs occasional machine lathe work and welding as needed.
• May maintain parts inventory on service truck.
• Works well without direct supervision, must be self-motivated and proactive in completing duties of the position.
• Subject to recall during off-duty hours for critical vehicle repairs.
• Monitors inventory of equipment, parts, tires, tools and supplies.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance building and work area clean, neat and in order.
• Provides guidance and assistance to customers.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

Education and Experience

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and / or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Vets Preference Statement

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmitive Action / ADA / Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

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