Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician City of El Paso, TX - 3.7 El Paso, TX Job Details $43,020 - $71,470 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Maintenance Mid-level High school diploma or GED 1 year

ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Full Job Description Requirements MOS Code:

3521 (Marine Corps), 2T351A (Air Force), 91H (Army), 730B (Navy)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years of experience in heavy/diesel equipment maintenance and repair; or graduation from a heavy/diesel equipment maintenance and repair program from an accredited college or university; or one (1) year of work experience in the maintenance and repair of medium and heavy emergency response vehicles with two (2) Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certifications in fire apparatus or ambulances.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state within six (6) months of appointment. Obtain and maintain at least two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Medium/Heavy Vehicle Certifications [T1-T8] as specified in ASE's Certification Test Series within six (6) months of appointment. Texas State Vehicle Inspector License Certification within six (6) months of appointment. Obtain and maintain an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) F-1 certification (Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Fire Apparatus) or an E-0 EVT certification (Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing of Ambulances) within one (1) year of appointment.

Special Requirements:

Positions requiring a CDL or positions that are safety-sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing following federal regulations. General Purpose Under general supervision, maintain and repair light, medium, and heavy Fire Department vehicles and equipment. Typical Duties Maintain, repair and recondition emergency response vehicles and equipment, with gasoline, diesel, or alternate fuel internal combustion engines.

Involves:

Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and rebuilding of heavy equipment following work order instructions, disassemble units, measure parts for wear, inspect parts for damage, analyze and determine necessary corrective measures, replace worn or damaged parts and reassemble units following technical manuals, diagrams, and instructions. Diagnose and repair complex components including hydraulic systems, electronic actuators, valves, and wiring on heavy trucks. Perform regularly scheduled, emergency repair and/or preventative maintenance work. Disassemble and overhaul systems and components, air-conditioning units, engines and transmissions, hydraulic and other power-operated units, and test overhauled equipment to ensure proper operation. Determine the need and extent of repair and service to vehicles by road test, and use of diagnostic devices; visually inspect equipment for excessive wear, damage, and safety of operation, or question drivers about performance problems, and report defects, malfunctions, and unsafe conditions to supervisor. Test, adjust, and repair emissions and electrical systems including batteries, alternators, wire harnesses, lights, computerized ignition systems, and related electrical units. Fabricate, modify, and repair assemblies and equipment components using approved cutting and welding techniques. Conduct safety checks on all equipment. Inspect and test completed work to ensure repairs were performed according to standards. Prepare reports and maintain records of work activities. On-call emergency service requests.

Involves:

Determine the nature and cause of equipment malfunctions or breakdowns in the field. Make necessary adjustments, replacements, or repairs to maintain equipment operation, or prepare vehicles for towing. Refer temporary or emergency repair status to the supervisor for appropriate corrective action. Perform related duties as required.

Involves:

Perform duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Maintain cleanliness of work area and tools. General Information For complete job specification, click here

Note:

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

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Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information. I mportant

Note:

The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.