Fire Emergency Vehicle Technician

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

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

Note: 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.

Important 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.

BENEFITS

LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.

Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.

The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!

Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.

ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE

All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.

Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:

For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days):
40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period

For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period

For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period

SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE

The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.

PREGNANCY LEAVE

A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.

B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.

C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)

1. First day of January (New Year's Day)

2. Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)

3. Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)

4. Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)

5. June 19 (Juneteenth)

6. Fourth day of July (Independence Day)

7. First Monday in September (Labor Day)

8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)

9. Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)

10. The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)

11. Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)

12. Employee's Birthday

In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.

Closing Date/Time: 1/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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