Vehicle Technician I or III - Fire Rescue Services

Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca   This position is part of a career ladder program which allows for upward mobility based on demonstrated skills, ability, and seniority:   Vehicle Technician I    $24.33 - $41.73 Vehicle Technician III    $27.54 - $47.15 VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:   Performs intermediate skilled work maintaining a variety of automotive equipment and specialized medium and heavy fire equipment and apparatus; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN III GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs complex skilled work maintaining a variety of automotive equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I * Performs routine preventive maintenance work on City vehicles following suggested manufacturer and City standards; * Repairs major vehicular systems and components such as the power plant, drive train, cooling, steering and suspension, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems; * Repairs system and components such as belts, hoses, tires, lamps, tune-ups, and new vehicle preparations; * Repairs shop equipment and tools; * Performs welding repairs and modifications/fabrications; * Repairs and maintains a variety of medium and heavy duty fire and pump apparatus and firefighting equipment; * Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs. RELATED TASKS: * Diagnoses malfunctioning vehicular systems and components and recommends most effective solutions; * Inspects vehicles to ensure that they comply with all statutory safety requirements; * Performs road service repairs in Boca Raton and surrounding cities; * Completes preventive maintenance forms correctly; * Assists in cleaning the shop work area; * Performs related tasks as required. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN III * Diagnoses malfunctioning vehicular systems and components and recommends most effective solutions;  * Performs routine preventive maintenance work on City vehicles following suggested manufacturer and City standards;  * Inspects vehicles to ensure that they comply with all statutory safety requirements; * Repairs major vehicular systems and components such as the power plant, drive train, cooling, steering and suspension, electrical, hydraulic, air-conditioning, brakes and body, and computer systems;  * Repairs systems and components such as belts, hoses, tires, lamps, tune-ups, and new vehicle preparations;  * Performs welding repairs and modifications/fabrications;  * Performs road service repairs in Boca Raton and surrounding cities; Completes preventive maintenance forms correctly;  * Repairs and maintains marine equipment; Road tests vehicles for adequacy and completeness of repairs.  RELATED TASKS: * Repairs shop equipment and tools; Assists in cleaning the shop work area;  * Performs related tasks as required. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment. Thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery. Thorough knowledge of the repair and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized fire equipment, pumps, and apparatus. Ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment. Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems. Ability to interpret work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts. Ability to lift articles weighing 50 pounds; ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form.  VEHICLE TECHNICIAN III  Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of passenger cars, trucks, construction, and maintenance equipment; Thorough knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; Thorough knowledge of water safety; ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of automotive equipment; Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; Ability to interpret work from sketches, diagrams, and installation and repair charts; Ability to operate all types of marine equipment for water testing; Ability to understand and follow instructions in both oral and written form. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and  * Two (2) years of experience in repairing automotive power driven and fire related equipment. CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: * Certification in a minimum of three (3) areas by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) as an Automobile Technician is required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) as Medium/Heavy Truck Technician.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Possession of valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. * Must possess and/or obtain a valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period within 12 months of the date of hire. * Must supply own hand tools consistent with this classification. * Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty. VEHICLE TECHNICIAN III  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; and * Six (6) years of experience in repairing automotive and power-driven equipment.  CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:  * Must possess and be certified in a minimum of ten (10) areas by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) as an Automobile Technician within six (6) months of the date of hire.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Possession of valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years.  * Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.  * Must supply own hand tools consistent with this classification. POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I & III: The background check process for this position may include: Criminal Background Check Employment Verification Reference Checks Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check Workers' Compensation Certification/License Verification Physical Drug and Alcohol Screen Job description specifications are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by the employees in each position assigned to the class. Individuals may perform other duties as needed, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload as required by business necessity. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS FOR BOTH VEHICLE TECHNICIAN I & III: Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety harnesses, safety shoes, hearing protector, gloves, and welder's helmet. Exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, toxic metals, mist, gases, and smoke.

Created: 2025-01-07